Mechanical Engineering, B.S. (Madrid)

Launch your global engineering career by earning your U.S.-accredited Bachelor of Science at Saint Louis University's campus in Madrid.

SLU's mechanical engineering program provides you with in-depth theoretical knowledge coupled with practical hands-on experiences. You will be prepared to find solutions to real-world problems through working with mechanical systems, structural designs, and computer-aided models. In addition, you will complete SLU's rich liberal arts core curriculum, providing you with critical thinking and communication skills essential for you to find meaning in your future career — and your life.

Major in Mechanical Engineering

The mechanical engineering degree first provides you with a solid foundation in the fundamental engineering sciences. It then permits take specialized courses focused on specific areas of engineering: areas of structures, thermal fluids, and design engineering. During your senior year, you integrate the skills and knowledge derived from all course work through two capstone design courses, where you learn the impact of design decisions not only on product design but on society as a whole.

Through its coursework and internship opportunities, the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering prepares you for your first job upon graduation — in product development and manufacturing, for example. This degree program also provides excellent preparation for graduate studies.

SLU-Madrid's mechanical engineering program is offered through SLU's Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the School of Science and Engineering in St. Louis, Missouri and is fully accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

For information about the assessment of student learning in this program, please see the University-wide website.

Bachelor of Science Curriculum Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering requires 122 credit hours of coursework, as follows:

Basic Engineering

CSCI 1060 Introduction to Computer Science: Scientific Programming (three credit hours)
ECE 1100 Electrical Engineering 101 (two credit hours)
ECE 1200 Computer Engineering 101 (two credit hours)
ESCI 1700 and ESCI 1702 Engineering Fundamentals and Engineering Fundamentals Studio (three credit hours)

Engineering Science Courses

ESCI 1011 Prototyping (one credit hour)
ESCI 2100 Statics (three credit hours)
ESCI 2150 Dynamics (three credit hours)
ESCI 2300 Thermodynamics (three credit hours)
ESCI 3100 Mechanics of Solids (three credit hours)
ESCI 3110 Linear Vibrations (three credit hours)
ESCI 3111 Mechanics Laboratory (one credit hour)
ESCI 3200 Fluid Dynamics (three credit hours)

Mechanical Engineering Courses

MENG 1000 Design Thinking (three credit hours)
MENG 1000 Design Thinking (three credit hours)
MENG 2400 Mechatronics Systems Design (three credit hours)
MENG 2450 Engineering Experimentation (three credit hours)
MENG 3001 Mechanical Engineering Lab (one credit hour)
MENG 3010 Machine Design (three credit hours)
MENG 3510 Material Science (three credit hours)
MENG 3600 Manufacturing Process (three credit hours)
MENG 4024 Mechanical Systems Design (three credit hours)
MENG 4300 Heat Transfer (three credit hours)
MENG 4304 Thermal Systems Design (three credit hours)
MENG 4450 Principles of Mechatronics (three credit hours)

Technical Electives

Select 12 credits (four courses) from an approved ME list¹ (twelve credit hours)

Basic Science & Mathematics

CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1115 General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory (four credit hours)
PHYS 1610 and PHYS 1620 University Physics I and University Physics I Laboratory (four credit hours)
PHYS 1630 and PHYS 1640 University Physics II and University Physics II Laboratory (four credit hours)
MATH 1510 Calculus I (four credit hours)
MATH 1520 Calculus II (four credit hours)
MATH 2530 Calculus III (four credit hours)
MATH 3550 Differential Equations (three credit hours)

Math/Science Electives

Select one 3-credit course from the AE/ME Department approved list (three credit hours)

Total Credits: 122 credits

¹Technical electives provide an opportunity to expand the horizon of each student's program major or in areas related to program major. Students are encouraged to take courses at 4000-level in the area of program major or a 3000-level or above in allied disciplines. Allied disciplines include courses in engineering other than student’s major, Mathematics – MATH, Computer Science – CSCI, Management – MGT, Pre-Law – PLS, Physics – PHYS, Chemistry – CHEM and Biology – BIOL. The student may also do a project or research independent study with a faculty member and it is considered as equivalent to technical elective. The courses or independent study in these areas should be beyond the required courses within the curriculum.

Minor in Mechanical Engineering

The mechanical engineering minor is an excellent additional credential to hold if you are majoring in mathematics, computer science, physics, electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering or civil engineering.

To earn the minor, you complete at least 18 credits of coursework. These courses include one foundational course in engineering design and at least five additional courses in mechanical engineering (subject code: MENG) or Engineering Sciences (subject code: ESCI) at the 2000 level or above beyond the requirements of the student's declared major.

Internships and Careers

As an engineering student, your internship — during the academic year or in the summer — gives you hands-on experience.

A mechanical engineering degree declares to future employers your mastery of skills such as structural analysis and design, material performance and selection, thermodynamics and power cycle principles, computer-aided design, and engineering project management.

Specific employment sectors for graduates holding the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering include automotive industries, aerospace companies, airline manufacturers, biomedical manufacturing and design labs, naval industries, energy industry, research labs, government, and consultancy firms. Future employers — including those in industries not directly related to engineering — like hiring students who hold engineering degrees because they not only possess exceptional analytical skills but are able to work collaboratively to complete complex tasks.

Faculty

Tuition and Fees

SLU-Madrid is committed to providing a quality Jesuit education at an affordable price. Tuition rates at the Madrid Campus are approximately 40% lower than at comparable private universities in the U.S.

If you have questions or would like to speak with a financial aid officer, email us at financialaid-madrid@slu.edu.

Admission to the Major

To be admitted to the major, you must have at least a 2.00 cumulative average and complete a declaration of major form, available in the Office of the Registrar. Upon acceptance to the program, you will be assigned a departmental advisor.

Declaring your Major

Graduation Requirements

To be certified for graduation, you are required to:

Have at least a 2.00 cumulative average, a 2.00 average in the major and a 2.00 average in the minor or related elective hours.
Complete 30 of your final 36 credits at Saint Louis University (either the Madrid or St. Louis campus).
Submit the online application for degree before the beginning of the semester in which you intend to graduate.

Accreditation

The mechanical engineering undergraduate curriculum is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

Small Class Sizes

Engineering: Your Global Future

Conduct research and tackle design challenges side-by-side with SLU-Madrid's distinguished engineering faculty in state-of-the-art facilities and labs. Our small class-size ensures your engagement in how and what you learn. Your engineering training is also based in the U.S. tradition of the liberal arts that — along with your discipline specific knowledge and skills — positions you for success in the global job market of the future.