Admissions

How to Apply

Students apply online at http://www.byu.edu/gradstudies/admissions/applynow.php. Applicants must have a BS in Mechanical Engineering or in an allied discipline, with at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 semester hours. Applicants with a BS in an allied discipline will be admitted provisionally and must take undergraduate courses as outlined in the Policies & Procedures section of the student handbook (See Policy 1). In addition to the application, and other documents outlined in the application process, the Department of Mechanical Engineering requires a personal statement from the student clearly indicating the choice to pursue the MS-Thesis option, the MS-Project Option or the PhD, and three letters of recommendation from people who are familiar with the candidate's abilities and potential to succeed in completing the degree program.

Entrance Exams

All applicants must take the general GRE exam. The expected GRE scores are: V-470; Q-720; AW-4. Students with scores below these numbers must show strength and aptitude through other means to be admitted.

If the native language is not English, and a four-year bachelor's degree (or higher) from an educational institution within the United States has not been earned, the student must also take the TOEFL or IELTS. University minimum scores are required. Scores for the entrance exams must be sent directly to Brigham Young University. Applicants should sit for the GRE exam and the TOEFL or IELTS exams, at least 6 weeks prior to the application deadline.

Deadlines

Applicants for Spring, Summer or Fall semesters must submit a complete application by January 15. Applicants for Winter semester must submit a complete application by September 15.