All Official Transcripts. TOEFL PBT - 550. TOEFL IBT - 80. IELTS - 6.5.
Applicants can enter directly into a PhD program after earning their BS in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely related field prior to the term for which they are applying - this is called the Direct Admit PhD program.
Applicants who have earned a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or a closely related field prior to the term for which they are applying can also enter the PhD program.
An official copy of your Graduate Record Examination (GRE). The Mechanical Engineering department code for the GRE is 1502. This requirement is waived for Spring 2021 and Fall 2021 applicants.
An official copy of your TOEFL Scores for applicants from countries where the official language is not English. Applicants should have all test scores sent from the testing agency directly to Michigan State University, Office of Admissions, Hannah Administration Building, 426 Auditorium Road, Room 250, East Lansing, Michigan 48824-2604. The Mechanical Engineering deparment code for the TOEFL is 68. Click here for the English Language Proficiency Minimum Requirements
A Statement of Financial Proof and Affidavit of Support if you are an international student and can provide for your own support as a graduate student. For more information about the Statement of Financial Proof and Affidavit of Support click here
A copy of your resume
A written personal statement describing how your background and life experiences - including social, economic, cultural, familial, educational, or other opportunities or challenges - motivated your decision to pursue a graduate degree. Your Personal Statement should be concise, and no more than 2 pages when formatted in Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins and single line spacing.
A written academic statement explaining your reasons for seeking a graduate program degree. The following statement must be included: My intended area of specialization in the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University will be in ___________________________. Your Academic Statement should be concise, and no more than 2 pages when formatted in Times New Roman 12-point font with 1-inch margins and single line spacing.
Official academic record from all previous universities attended. The applicant's record should exhibit outstanding achievement as indicated both by grade point average (GPA) and the quality of courses over his or her entire academic career. Competitive applicants for financial aid and assistantships are in the top 10% of their BS class and have at least a 3.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0.