Graduate

We offer admission to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The Ph.D. program is intended for students that wish to pursue a research-oriented career, while the M.S. program is intended for students seeking advanced positions in the industry. Admission to the Ph.D. program is more competitive than the M.S. program.

To apply for Graduate Studies in Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook you must fill out an online application. You can fill out the application online at Graduate School's web site. Please note that there may be more steps involved than simply filling out the form online. Please note that there are no application fee waivers. Also, when sending the required application documents please include a photocopy of your GRE and TOEFL scores besides having official scores sent directly from the testing services (e.g.,ETS).

Admission Requirements for a MS or PhD

1. A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or closely related engineering fields.

2. A grade average of at least B or equivalent.

3. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test is required. (Note: Submission of GRE scores is optional for an applicant who graduated or will graduate from a college/university in the United States.)

4. Students who indicate that their first or native language is not English are required to submit either a TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum English proficiency requirements are noted in the Graduate Bulletin. Exam scores should be reported on your application and submitted electronically through ETS using the Stony Brook University School Code: 2548
   
   More information about Graduate Admission Requirements can be found here: https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/grad/admissions/apply/graduate-programs.php

Application Instructions

Most of required documents are submited online, but some, such as official transcripts, etc. must be sent directly by mail. Use the following address for the mail submission.

Stony Brook University
Graduate School Office of Admissions and Student Services
Old Computer Science, Suite 2401
Stony Brook, NY 11794-4433

The Graduate School application fee is non-refundable. It is required for applicants from all countries.

Official E-Transcripts: email to gradadmissions@stonybrook.edu

Deadlines

Spring Semester Admissions: Online application deadline is October 15.

Fall Semester Admissions: Online application deadline is

• MS Domestic: May 1
• MS International: March 15
• PhD Domestic/International: March 15

All supplementary materials including recommendation letters, official transcripts, and test scores must be received within a few weeks of the respective deadline.

Financial Support

The Department offers financial support to Ph.D. students in the form of Teaching or Research Assistantships, which generally include tuition scholarships. Note: Teaching Assistantships (TA) are offered only to those in the Ph.D. program for fall admissions. Students who are interested in Research Assistantships (RA) are encouraged to directly contact the faculty in the Department for possible support.

Domestic Ph.D. applicants who demonstrate financial need through the FAFSA may be considered for a GAANN Fellowship. Upon completing the application for admission, eligible candidates can contact the GAANN program director for consideration. More information can be found here:GAANN Program Flyer. 

M.S. students are typically admitted with no financial aid. Some, however, find such aid through the SPIR program or as a Student Assistant after they arrive on campus. Information regarding tuition and other costs can be found on the Stony Brook University Bursar website.