Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)

Applications for the Jan 2027 intake are due by Nov 1, 2026. Tuition is The total cost of attendance for the 2026-2027 academic year is $52,500, which includes tuition, fees, room, and board..

Students work on real-world projects through a five-semester sequence with the Collaboratory, solving problems for local and international clients. They design and build prosthetic limbs, bridges, and water filtration systems while applying classroom knowledge in practical settings. The programme integrates Christian values with technical training and emphasizes hands-on learning from the second year onward. Students use industry-standard software and tools in dedicated labs and a machine shop.

Focus areas include Prosthetics and assistive devices, Sustainable infrastructure, Water filtration systems, Robotics and automation, Manufacturing processes, Energy and power systems.

The programme requires 120 credits, including 15 pre-engineering courses, eight upper-level engineering courses, and nine concentration-specific courses in mechanical engineering. All students complete a five-semester credit-bearing sequence in the Integrated Projects Curriculum.

Graduates enter roles such as automotive engineer, aerospace engineer, design engineer, manufacturing engineer, or product development engineer in industry or government settings.

First-year applicants may apply test-optional. Admission considers high school coursework, GPA, and application materials. Required documents include transcripts and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.