2026-2027 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Mechanical Engineering

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply
December 1, 2025
Admission Limited to
Fall Consult department regarding other quarters.
Exams & GRE Types
GRE: General and Required
Letters of Recommendation
3
UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements
See UCLA's minimum requirements for all graduate program applicants.
Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements
In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants to the M.S. and Ph.D. Programs are expected to submit a statement of purpose and a resume or CV. All graduate students (terminal MS or PhD-seeking) will be normally admitted as masters students unless they already have an MS degree. Conversion to the PhD program and candidacy requires passing the PhD preliminary exam and a faculty sponsor (PI). Student applicants with an MS degree expected at the time of enrollment will be normally admitted as PhD students.
Program Name	Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) Mechanical Engineering is a program in the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Leading to the degree of	M.S., Ph.D.
Major Code	0330
Address	48-121 Engineering IV Box 951597 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1597
Phone	(310) 825-7793
Email	maeapp@seas.ucla.edu
Website	mae.ucla.edu