Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at University of Maryland, College Park

4.1 /5

(7 Reviews)

Shiksha popularity ranking

#24 in Mechanical Engineering in USA

View ranking details Link Arrow Icon

Public University
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Talk to Expert

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Overview

University of Maryland offers a 4 years Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering at the UG level. The course is among the popular program that international students want to study abroad. As per the Shiksha Popularity Ranking 2025, the University of Maryland Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering holds a ranking of #22.

International students are required to take exams such as IELTS and TOEFL to meet the basic eligibility criteria by submitting valid scores. Students must pay the University of Maryland tuition fees of USD 40,306 for the Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering. Additionally, they should plan for other expenses, including accommodation, hostel fees, food, books, supplies, and utilities. The estimated University of Maryland cost of living is USD 8,095.

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹37.24 Lakh Get Fees details
International Students Admission Website	Go to Website
Official Career Service Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Degree

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering

Table of content

Overview
Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
Scholarships

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Fees

The University of Maryland Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering fees includes first year tuition fee and cost of living for international students. The first-year tuition fee is around USD 40,306. In addition to tuition costs, international students must manage their living expenses such as housing, food, and other utilities, which contribute to the total cost of living, estimated at USD 8,095. The University of Maryland cost varies depending on the additional cost.

Refer to the table below for a detailed fee breakup of the University of Maryland Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 37,24,353

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,18,269
Insurance	INR 1,64,949

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 88.73 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 20ᵗʰ August 2025

View all scholarships

Download exam sample paper

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Entry Requirements

Requirements for 12th grade Lock Icon

No specific cutoff mentioned
Applicants need to have a high school certificate from GCSE/GCE, CBSE national or regional boards, CXC/CSEC and WAEC

Convert your Percentage to GPA

Calculate your score and check your eligibility at over 2000+ universities.

GPA

Percentage

CGPA

Percentage

TOEFL

Marks - 100/120
Register for TOEFL iBT® Test Today and get Rs 500 Off. Use code SHIKTOEFL to avail the discount. Hurry Register now for TOEFL

PTE

No specific cutoff mentioned

Sign-up to view details

Convert your Percentage to GPA

Calculate your score and check your eligibility at over 2000+ universities.

GPA

Percentage

CGPA

Percentage

IELTS

Marks - 7/9
Get a Full FREE IELTS Prep Course with Shiksha Study Abroad – Limited Seats for Weekend & Weekday Batches! Register now for IELTS

Duolingo

No specific cutoff mentioned

Conditional Offer Lock Icon

Not mentioned

Which exams out of the above do I need to give?

Sign-up to view details

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

LOR

Two letters of recommendation are required with one from school counselor and one from a teacher

ESSAYS

Students are required to answer the following Questions listed in the application:
- Tell a story from your life, describing an experience that either demonstrates your character or helped to shape it
- Describe a time when you made a meaningful contribution to others in which the greater good was your focus. Discuss the challenges and rewards of making your contribution
- Has there been a time when you’ve had a long-cherished or accepted belief challenged? How did you respond? How did the challenge affect your beliefs?
- What is the hardest part of being a teenager now? What’s the best part? What advice would you give a younger sibling or friend (assuming they would listen to you)?
- Submit an essay on a topic of your choice
The essay should be no more than 550 words; the question will not be included in the essay total word count

Resume or Activities and awards list

Step two

Additional documents required

The official copy of high school transcripts listing all courses you have completed
The official copy of college transcripts (if necessary)
SAT scores
Proof of proficiency in English scores (TOEFL/IELTS)
Financial Certification form

Step three

Start your online application

https://admissions.umd.edu/apply-now

Step four

Application fees for this course

USD 75 = INR 6.65 Thousand

Mode of payment: Credit card

The university offers the Terp Payment Plan option to students which allows them to make monthly payments or over the course of the school year (Annual Plan)
The payment plan enrollment fee is $50 (non-refundable) for the semester plan

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Aug): 20th Jan

Spring (Jan): 1st Aug

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#17	UG Computer Engineering US News & World Report, 2026

View All Rankings

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

View placement details

University of Maryland
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

6 Verified Reviews Info Icon

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented
Easy going
Friendly
Multi-dimensional

Student Views

71% students never faced discrimination in this university

Internships4

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs4.2

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.2

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4

Safety4

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration3.7

Anonymous

M.Eng in Robotics - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Maryland

4.1

Value for Money: Top ranked public university

Tips: There are a lot of international student programs at the start addressing cultural shifts, mental wellbeing, etc. that can be helpful. Apply for research assistant positions to work in Maryland Robotics Center or The PRG group. Apply for a teaching assistantship, this will give you tuition remission benefits, in addition to the salary.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transport here is well-maintained and clean. It connects the DMV area through the metro and buses are available for integrity transport. The university also provides free transportation buses. Along with on-demand ride-share services for late-night transport.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): I am not looking forward to a permanent settlement, so I haven't explored this option. I would not like to permanently immigrate to the country. This is not because of any other reasons. This is just my personal preference. I have no idea why it is important to immigrate.

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2024Read more

Abhishek Josyula Verified Icon

M.Eng. in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Maryland

4.1

Good college on a great location and in a great country

Tips: Initially, it was a bit difficult for me because I was a bit homesick but my friends helped me to get over that phase and introduce me to lots of on-campus organizations that used to organize events every other week which kept the students engaged. There was a bit of a cultural shift I experienced, but that was mostly because I was homesick. I did not get any scholarships. I am quite satisfied with the course and university, but a bit dissatisfied with the country because they are very strict on immigration.

Likes (Safety): The safety on campus is very good, there are many cops' vehicles on campus that keep patrolling the campus all the time to make sure that everyone is safe. I have had many good experiences in the city. Once I saw a person struggling to bike on the road, someone saw them struggling and called 911 and the cops showed up within 5 minutes and helped the old man.

Dislikes (Part time work): There are many on-campus part-time jobs available because the campus is really very big which makes it easier for students to find on campus jobs. I myself have worked on multiple on-campus jobs. As per the US law, an international student on F1 visa cannot work on off-campus jobs. The part time jobs are usually after the classes so it's easier to manage them. The average payout is $13.25 per hour.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023Read more

Ashwath Sriram Baskaran Verified Icon

MS in Data Science - Batch of 2027

Offered by University of Maryland

There are many scholarships available at UMD.

Tips: Students must be prepared to adapt to culture shock, but they should be able to handle the experience and achieve their goals. There are also many scholarships available at UMD; students should apply for them as much as they can. UMD is a really good college, and it's one of the cheapest. If the cost of tuition is an important factor to you, then I would definitely recommend UMD. The cost for two years is about 45 Lakhs in Indian rupees. Safety and security are okay, but not as good as we might like. An incident of theft occurred in College Park last week, making the safety of students questionable, which then, in turn, puts people in fear because of racial differences. Putting the above incident aside, this is a very good college compared to other colleges.

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

Bhuvesh Gupta Verified Icon

M.Eng in Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Maryland

4.5

Excellent college with excellent faculty and excellent campus

Tips: It was not a big transition for me personally because I see a lot of Indian students around me. Plus the Indian food around here is really very good. Additionally, there are many on-campus events throughout the year that keep you engaged. I did not avail any scholarships. I am very much satisfied with the university, course, and country because it is exactly how I thought it would be.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The quality of the faculty is really very good, they are always available to clear your doubts and concerns even after the class is over or even on the weekends. One thing that I find unique about my professor is that they create a story and then teaches us a topic, does not just read from a PPT but creates a story for everything that they teach to make it interesting. There are faculty members from across the world and not just from America.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): If I had to permanently settle, the chances are very less because of the Green Card backlog for Indians. Also, right now, the market is really bad for people who are looking for a permanent settlement option but you can always work on a working visa and continue to stay in the US. If given a chance, I would definitely immigrate to this country regardless of the chances being slim.

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2023Read more

Syed Mohammad Ibrahim Verified Icon

M.Eng. in Cybersecurity - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Maryland

One of the best universities in the US

Tips: There weren't many cultural shifts because the university is surrounded by lots of students and the majority of them being Indian students. On top of it, there are a lot of on campus events that keep you engaged so that you don't miss home. I did not avail of any scholarship. I am 100% satisfied with the university because it is one of the top universities in the US, and the course I studied is really in demand right now, plus, the country is really ahead of all the other countries.

Likes (Permanent Immigration): The chances of permanent settlement are very slim because the green card takes up to 10 years to be approved which is really long time. There are other methods to stay in the US like staying on a work permit. If given the chance, I would like to permanently settle in this country as this country is a developed country and the wage is really good.

Dislikes (Public transportation): The campus is really very big and is connected by lots of public modes of transport. Shuttle buses are the most commonly used transport by students because they drop you right inside the campus and you can travel the whole campus in a bus. Public transport is free for students so the students don't have to pay anything if they are coming or going from the college.

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2023Read more

View All 7 Reviews

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering
at
University of Maryland
Highlights

The Mechanical Engineering program begins with a solid background in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic engineering science courses
The program is designed to give graduates the breadth and depth of knowledge they need to work in the fields of mechanical engineering and to continue learning throughout their careers