Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Our hands-on approach to challenging course material lets you pursue new and innovative knowledge with expert faculty and extensive resources.
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Engineering a better world

Mechanical and aerospace engineers solve problems. Mechanical engineers plan and design machines, tools, engines and other equipment or systems that produce or use power, such as instruments, controls, and machines as well as mechanical, thermal, hydraulic and heat transfer systems. Aerospace engineers design, develop, test and help produce commercial and military aircraft, surface effect vehicles, missiles, and other related hardware or systems for inside and outside the atmosphere.

Whichever field you choose, earning a degree from Western Michigan University will set you up for success as you pursue your professional goals. 

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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5343 USA
(269) 276-3420

Degree programs

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Undergraduate programs

The undergraduate programs include coursework in mathematics, mechanical and aerospace engineering, the basic sciences and design, as well as computers, socioeconomic factors, written and oral communication and general education subjects. We offer bachelor degrees, an accelerated master's and a minor.
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Graduate programs

Graduate programs reflect the broad spectrum of graduate education in mechanical and aerospace engineering. The department houses state-of-the-art laboratories led by renowned faculty members who will engage your research ideas and professional aspirations.
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Research opportunities

A hallmark of a Western engineering education is the opportunity to work with faculty who are leading experts in their fields. Through our academic and research labs, that work is enhanced through hands-on projects and opportunities for undergraduate research. We even house a student projects lab where you can explore your own ideas and work with other students on class or student organization designs.