Degree Programs
Undergraduate Program
Johns Hopkins Mechanical Engineering provides undergraduates with an exceptionally strong education through instruction by world-class faculty and access to cutting-edge research. Undergraduate Program
Combined BS/MS Degree
Earn a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins in five years total. Combined BS/MS Degree
Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
The Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) is a flexible program for students who desire advanced training in specific areas of mechanical engineering. Master’s Program
PhD Program
Earn your doctorate in mechanical engineering under the guidance of leading experts in your respective field. PhD ProgramJohns Hopkins Mechanical Engineering
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A Long Tradition of Excellence - Ranked in the top 20 nationally by U.S. News & World Report, our mechanical engineering programs are among the best in the country and have been for decades.
Defining the State-of-the-Art - Unlocking the mysteries of the basic forces process – around and within us – that determine how things work, our researchers are defining the future of their fields and developing innovations that are shaping our lives today and for generations to come.
Educating the Very Best - Our students go on to attend the nation’s top graduate schools and pursue careers at industry-leading organizations and companies. Meet our outstanding alumni.
Confronting COVID-19 - In the face of pandemic, MechE researchers quickly switched gears to focus on COVID-19 research, from understanding how virus-carrying droplets are formed and carried to developing new testing tools and integrating robotics into patient care.
Research Areas
Fluid Mechanics
A strong focus is on turbulence and its diverse aspects, investigated by theoretical, computational, and experimental methods. DetailsMechanics and Materials
Studying the deformation, fracture, fatigue, and failure of solids at different time and length scales (from atoms to planets) through advanced analytical, computational, and experimental techniques. DetailsMechanical Engineering in Biology and Medicine
Areas of excellence include biofluids, integrated biological systems, neural control, mathematical modeling, and biomedical devices and instrumentation. Details
An Exceptional Faculty
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University is home to 33 dedicated tenured and tenure-track faculty; more than 30 research faculty, lecturers, and visiting faculty; and two National Academy of Engineering members.
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Up to Code: Q&A with Alea German
CategoriesAs an Engineering Manager at Frontier Energy, German is developing codes and regulations for energy-efficient, sustainable buildings in California.
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Third-year Bridgette Kim was awarded the highly competitive DoD SMART Scholarship, which provides students with full tuition for up to five years, summer internships, a stipend, and full-time employment with the Department of Defense after graduation.
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Q&A with Maeve Garigan
CategoriesMaeve Garigan, BS '01, MA '08, is the founder and CEO of Roper, a technology company focused on advanced wireless communications and wearables.
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