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Master of Science in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (STEM) Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Commonwealth University, USA

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USD 30000

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 70

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering program utilizes the faculty and research facilities of the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering to expose students to advanced and emerging technologies in mechanical and nuclear engineering. Research thrusts in the department include but are not limited to smart materials, micro/nanotechnology, energy conversion systems, sensors, aerosol science, nuclear engineering, fluid mechanics, medical devices, robotics and biomechanics.

The M.S. degree program offers a thesis or non-thesis option and can be tailored to meet the individual student’s academic goals and research interests. Eighteen to 24 months of full-time study usually are necessary to complete the requirements for the thesis-option. The non-thesis option generally requires 12 months of full-time study or up to four years of part-time study. A time limit of six calendar years, beginning at the time of first registration, is placed on work to be credited toward the master’s degree. Generally, a maximum of six credit hours of approved graduate course work required for a master’s degree may be transferred from another program at VCU or outside institution and applied toward the degree.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering or a closely related discipline.  

    6.5 IELTS Score
    80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    110 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    30000

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 70

    Application Fee
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    14268 Per year

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    • Scholarships are funds that are awarded to students to use toward their education, and don’t need to be repaid. Some scholarships and funding opportunities are given based on merit (academic achievement), some are based on need, and some are awarded for athletics and other skills. If you’re an out-of-state student with at least a 3.0 high school GPA, you may qualify for a four-year scholarship of a minimum of $10,000.

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