机械工程系提供机械工程理学硕士和哲学博士学位。该计划不仅要求学术严谨和深入，而且还要解决现实世界中的工程问题。该系有四个主要的研究活动部门，分别来自机械工程的核心领域：（1）生物力学，（2）热流体系统，（3）固体力学和材料以及（4）机器人技术，自动化和设计。在许多情况下，单个研究项目包含一个以上的研究领域和其他学科的要素。
The Mechanical Engineering Department offers the degrees Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering. The master's program is designed to prepare candidates for careers in industry or government or for further study at the PhD level, both thesis and non-thesis options are available. The PhD degree program is sufficiently flexible to prepare candidates for careers in industry, government, or academia. <br>Looking to transform your future Colorado School of Mines offers a dynamic and innovative Mechanical Engineering graduate program for those who seek to embrace the challenges of tomorrow. If youre looking for a graduate degree based on hands-on learning and one that turns theory into practice by solving real-world engineering problems, mechanical engineering at Mines is for you.<br><br>In our graduate program, youll be prepared to tackle a wide array of multidisciplinary technical engineering challenges. Under the leadership of our internationally renowned faculty, youll work directly with other institutions, industry partners and national labs.<br><br>Graduates will expand their skills and knowledge in biomechanics, robotics and automation, solid mechanics, materials, and manufacturing, thermal fluid and energy systems, and more to become leaders in their field and solve some of the world's most pressing challenges.