Mechanical Engineering

What will I study?

Clemson ME students prepare for lifelong learning through a balanced B.S. program that encompasses the humanities, social sciences, communication and computer skills, physical and engineering sciences, design and laboratory experience. Roughly half of the curriculum addresses engineering topics, with the rest covering basic sciences, mathematics, humanities, social sciences and general education topics.

What type of research will I do?

You might have the honor of working with equipment named the “Elephant Trunk Manipulator” or “Dual Puma Arms.” With more than 20 research labs and several interdisciplinary research centers, ME students don’t have to look very hard to find an interesting project. The research labs and offices of ME faculty and graduate students are headquartered in the Fluor Daniel Engineering Innovation Building, while additional research occurs at other locations on campus, at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) in Greenville, S.C., and at the Advanced Materials Research Center in Anderson, S.C.

Where could my mechanical engineering studies take me?

At Clemson’s campus in Brussels, Belgium, students can earn credit toward their mechanical engineering degree while experiencing European culture. The classes are in English, and many employers consider international experience a big plus when recruiting college graduates.

Where is my future with a mechanical engineering degree?

Many ME graduates accept positions in professional practice, government or business. The curriculum also prepares students to continue their formal education in graduate or medical school.

Where can I find more information about Clemson’s ME program?

Visit www.clemson.edu/ces/me.