Bachelor Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science — Mechanical Engineering
The Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University provides a rigorous mathematical, scientific, and engineering education, preparing our students to analyze and design a wide range of mechanical systems. Students study topics in math, physics, materials, structures, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, dynamical systems, control, and design methods. They use these tools to develop analytical and computational models of real-world systems, conduct experiments and interpret their findings, and design new systems to meet engineering specifications.
Our students complete core studies in the Mechanical Engineering depth, augmented by technical electives that allow further exploration of advanced topics. For example, students have the opportunity to study elasticity, plasticity, and fracture of materials; material synthesis; the behavior of structures under mechanical, electrical, and thermal loads; the biomechanics of human movement, biological tissues, and individual cells; biofluids; cellular signaling; mechatronics; robotics and automation; compressible and chemically reacting flows; propulsion; thermal management; plasmas; computer-aided analysis, design and manufacturing tools; and manufacturing techniques at prototype and mass-production scales.
Students with Bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering go on to rewarding careers as engineers in industry or pursue further study as graduate students. Our recent graduates are making important contributions in advanced manufacturing, aviation, biomechanics, data science, defense, energy systems, healthcare, medical devices, renewable energy, robotics, transportation systems, sustainable agriculture, and related fields. Whatever field they choose, Mechanical Engineers from Stanford have the intellectual foundation to develop technologies that address societal needs and make life better for people.
This is an ABET-accredited degree. Detailed information about the degree options and course requirements can be found in the Stanford Bulletin and Undergraduate Handbook.