Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $61,800 per year..

Graduates are qualified to work as mechanical engineers in industry, research, or academia. The programme emphasizes hands-on learning through research, design projects, and participation in engineering clubs. Students engage in summer research fellowships and present work at the annual Steinmetz Symposium. Opportunities exist with local startups and international labs such as the Laboratory for Energetics in Bremen, Germany.

The major requires 128 credits distributed across core engineering courses, mathematics, science, and free electives. Students complete a capstone design project in their senior year.

Graduates pursue roles such as design engineer, process engineer, mechanical engineer, and engineering professor in sectors including manufacturing, energy, aerospace, and construction.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts, standardized test scores, and a personal statement. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Admission decisions are based on academic record and extracurricular involvement.

The programme totals about 128 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 44% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.