Overview

Program Details

Employers look for engineers with real-world design experience, practical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. Our Thermal-Fluid Systems program sharpens these skills and puts you on the path to a rewarding career.

The M.S. Mechanical System Design program at California State University Northridge allows you to specialize in one of three emphasis areas: mechanical system design, system dynamics and control, or thermal-fluid systems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Seminar in Engineering Analysis

Methods of Applied Mechanics

Applied Heat and Mass Transfer

Modeling and Simulation of Dynamic Systems

Advanced Fluid Dynamics

Vibration Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

31 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0 or higher overall grade point average is required. Applicants with an overall grade point average between 2.5 and 3.0 will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis

For admission with a baccalaureate degree other than Mechanical Engineering, applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher

Approval by the College of Engineering and Computer Science and the department graduate coordinator

A Statement of Purpose describing the applicant’s educational and career goals as well as two recommendation letters from professional references and applicant’s resume are required

Foreign students must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language.

Students interested in the M.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree program who do not have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering should contact the graduate coordinator regarding prerequisite requirements

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Out-of-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9464 USD / year

≈ 9464 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, add $420 per unit.

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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