About
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest departments within Virginia Tech, awarding more than 400 undergraduate, more than 40 Master of Science, and more than 30 Doctoral degrees annually. Despite its large enrollment, the average graduate class size in the department is fewer than 30 students and the department offers many opportunities for graduate students beyond the typical classroom educational experience.
The department is home to three distinct programs:
Mission
The Virginia Tech Mechanical Engineering Department is a thriving intellectual community engineering the frontiers of mechanical science. We cultivate and inspire innovative leaders, discover fundamental breakthroughs, and solve grand challenges for societal impact.
Vision
To lead globally in advanced manufacturing, robotics and autonomous systems, energy systems, and bioengineering—while cultivating student success, alumni engagement, and industry partnerships
ABET Accredited
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) degree program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the commission’s General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.