Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UTSA! The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers programs at both the undergraduate and graduate level that prepare students for future challenges and opportunities. Our programs include a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (an ABET accredited undergraduate program), a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, a M.S. in Advanced Manufacturing and Enterprise Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, which is a joint program with Southwest Research Institute. In addition to these four degrees, we also offer four certificate programs: Aerospace Engineering, Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, and Oil & Gas. We have multiple undergraduate scholarships and research opportunities available to our undergraduate students. Graduate fellowships are also available for both our masters and doctoral students.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is “to provide excellent educational and research opportunities to our undergraduate and graduate students who will contribute to the technological and economic development of the community, the region and the nation.”
“The faculty of the Department of Mechanical Engineering values excellence in teaching, research, and service to the community and the profession. Our students learn to be technically competent and socially responsible, while they acquire a solid background to perform diverse engineering functions; to succeed in graduate education; and acquire life-long learning skills.”
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May 2, 2023
Summer camps at UTSA invite students to discover something newAs the school year winds down, UTSA’s summer camp programs are ramping up. Dozens of camp opportunities, many kicking off in June, are available for youth from kindergarten through high school as well as young adults.
May 4, 2023
Through hands-on learning, UTSA students in Aeronautics and Rocket Club launch to new heightsThe Aeronautics and Rocket Club at UTSA (ARC) will participate in its second Spaceport America Cup, a competition taking place in Southern New Mexico from June 19 to June 24. With over 150 institutions participating in the event, UTSA's ARC will stand out as one of the few teams flying a hybrid propulsion system rocket in contrast to more than 130 teams that will fly solid propulsion system rockets.
May 2, 2023
UTSA engineering students showcase senior design projectsSenior UTSA engineering majors showcased their solutions to many of humanity’s grand challenges at the Spring 2023 Tech Symposium in a hall bustling with students, sponsors, local industry organization representatives and proud faculty members.
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