MSME

Mechanical Engineering: Robotics, Controls, and Mechatronics

Learn more about studying Mechanical Engineering: Robotics, Controls, and Mechatronics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Master's
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    21,986USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Aug
  • University ranking
    1401+

Program overview

What Cleveland State University says about their program:

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers a program leading to the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Numerous and continuous opportunities exist for exposure to engineering problems and developments within the industrial/research complex of Northeastern Ohio. In addition to substantial interdisciplinary research activities in the College of Engineering, faculty and students participate in research programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, the NASA Glenn Research Center, and industrial partners like Parker-Hannifin, General Electric and Philips Medical Systems, to name a few. The program is designed to stimulate creativity, to provide a deep understanding of the basic physical phenomena involved in mechanical systems, and to provide an ability to use modern techniques in the analysis, control, and design of mechanisms machines, mechatronic and robotic systems and fluid/thermal systems.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    IELTS 6.0 and at least 5.0 in each section.

  • TOEFL

    TOEFL iBT minimum overall score of 4.0.

  • Duolingo

    Duolingo English Test 110 and at least 95 in each section.

  • PTE Academic

    Pearsons Test of English (PTE) 50.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field and any post-secondary transcripts
  • Copy of your passport — the name on your passport should match the name on your application
  • English-language proficiency test scores
  • Test scores for any specific standardized exams (e.g., LSAT for law programs) if required by your program
  • Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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Required grades

We're still gathering required grade information for this program

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Scholarships at Cleveland State University

  • International Student Scholarships

    Official page

    Cleveland State University lists scholarships reserved for international students who are already enrolled at CSU. International students may also pursue external scholarship sources and college or major-based opportunities where eligible.

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

Cleveland State University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Cleveland State University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    USD$21,375 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    USD$23,590 per year

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What is the cost of living near Cleveland State University?

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,611
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,065
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$244
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$78
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$63
Monthly public transport pass$95
Monthly grocery basket$400
Books and study supplies (monthly)$83
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$14
Gym membership$38

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and csuohio.edu (University published).

Visa requirements for Cleveland State University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Cleveland State University.

USA student visa requirements