BSc

Mechanical Engineering

Learn more about studying Mechanical Engineering as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    62,226USD
  • Start date
    Sep
  • QS Ranking
    #5

Program overview

What Harvard University says about their program:

Mechanical Engineering - Harvard University is an academic programme at Harvard University. Mechanical Engineering - Harvard University Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Harvard John A.

Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Mechanical engineering uses the principles of physics and materials science for the analysis and design of mechanical and thermal systems. Mechanical Engineering concentrators receive a foundational education in a discipline central to challenges in energy, transportation, manufacturing, robotics, and the development of public infrastructure.

Mechanical Engineering covers a range of subtopics including mechatronics and robotics, structural analysis, thermodynamics and engineering design including the analysis of mechanical systems using finite element methods, the science of new materials, and devices for micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) and biological and nanotechnology applications.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Harvard requires applicants to complete the Common Application and Harvard College Questions.
  • SAT or ACT results are required for the listed application route.
  • First-year applicants should present a strong secondary-school record; Harvard reviews academic achievement alongside extracurricular activities, personal qualities and life experience.

Postgraduate academic requirements

English proficiency

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • School Report, including a counselor letter, and a high-school transcript are required.
  • Two College Instructor Recommendations and an official college transcript are required for transfer applicants.
  • A Final School Report is required for admitted students.
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Required grades

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Additional requirements

Documents

  • School Report, including a counselor letter, and high school transcript are required
  • Midyear School Report is required after first-semester grades
  • Final School Report is required for admitted students

Essays and statements

  • Personal essay in the Common Application is required
  • Five required Harvard short-answer questions are required

Recommendations

  • School Report including a counselor letter is required
  • Two teacher recommendations are required

Tests and examinations

  • SAT or ACT results are required; if these tests are inaccessible, accepted alternatives may include AP, IB, GCSE/A-Level, or national leaving examination results

How to apply

Scholarships at Harvard University

  • Harvard Need-Based Financial Aid for International Students

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    Harvard offers need-based financial aid to students regardless of nationality or citizenship. The financial aid application process is essentially the same for international and domestic applicants, and international students receiving aid may have a travel allowance included in their award.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Harvard University publishes undergraduate tuition and estimated-expense information separately from its financial-aid guidance. Harvard University describes its aid as need-based, says admission is need-blind, and states that it meets students' demonstrated financial need while offering the same aid policy to international students.

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What is the cost of living near Harvard University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,839
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$2,600
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$129
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$57
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61Range: $30 to $110· USA average
Monthly public transport pass$90
Monthly grocery basket$257
Books and study supplies (monthly)$83
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$16
Gym membership$86

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and college.harvard.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Harvard University

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