Mechanical Engineering (B.S.)
About
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine offers a comprehensive educational journey, from undergraduate to doctoral studies, with exciting research opportunities at every level. Faculty expertise spans areas including renewable energy, advanced materials, robotics, aerospace engineering, biomechanics, and computational mechanics, providing students with a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment.
Research highlights include innovations in offshore wind energy systems, 3D printing for sustainable manufacturing, bio-inspired aerospace design, robotics for rehabilitation, and nanoscale thermal energy transport. With state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations across industry and academia, UMaine’s Mechanical Engineering program prepares students to lead in fields critical to addressing societal and environmental challenges. Join a vibrant community committed to innovation, problem-solving, and creating a sustainable future.
Program Highlights
Concentrations
Offshore Wind Energy
The offshore wind industry in the United States is expected to experience significant growth in the forthcoming years. The federal government has set an objective of deploying 30 GW of offshore wind power by 2030, which would necessitate a substantial number of skilled workers in this field. Moreover, the Gulf of Maine boasts one of the best offshore wind resources in the country, and Maine’s 10-year Economic Development Strategy has identified offshore wind as a critical sector for the state’s economic growth. Overall, the development of offshore wind in the US and Maine will have a substantial impact on the economy, job market, and environment in the near future.
Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering is an ever-evolving and highly challenging career choice. Aerospace engineers are on the leading-edge of that evolution, involved in research, design and development of a wide range of fascinating vehicles, some traveling at astounding speeds through both air and space. These systems can include airplanes, helicopters, satellites, launch vehicles, projectiles, airdrop vehicles, and an ever widening range of unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Program Learning Outcomes
Careers
Mechanical engineers work in transportation, energy, chemical, and biomedical industries, among many others. They work for small and large companies, consulting firms, laboratories, and government agencies. Many mechanical engineers are employed by manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, and shipbuilding. Mechanical engineers solve problems by developing systems that involve moving parts, ranging from small biomedical devices to giant machines used in mining, agriculture, and construction. Mechanical engineers conduct research in solar and wind energy, advanced materials, computer modeling, additive manufacturing, jet and rocket propulsion, among many other topics.
At a Glance
Maine College of Engineering & Computing
Mechanical Engineering
Accreditation
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET
Degree Level
Undergraduate Major
Degree Earned
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Concentrations
Offshore Wind Energy
Aerospace Engineering
Mode of Study
In-Person
time to Complete Degree
123 Credits
Join the HonorS College
Open to students in all majors
Featured Courses
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Research Learning Experience
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Scholarships
There are several scholarships available to undergraduate Mechanical Engineering students who qualify. The University of Maine uses ScholarshipUniverse (https://umaine.scholarshipuniverse.com/), a scholarship matching platform, to match students with available scholarship opportunities. The Office of Student Financial Aid has more information about using ScholarshipUniverse in your scholarship search process available on their website (https://umaine.edu/stuaid/types-of aid/scholarships/).
Accreditation
The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering. This program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Next Steps
Contact
Mechanical Engineering
Masoud Rais-Rohani
Ferland Engineering Education & Design Center, Room 237F
mcec.umaine.edu/depts/mee/
P
207.581.2120
International
Chadbourne Hall, Room 122
go.umaine.edu/international-undergraduate-admissions/
P
207.581.3437
F
207.581.2920
