1.Statement of Purpose

Your SOP should be a concise, well-written statement about your academic and research background as well as your career goals. In addition, the SOP should communicate how this graduate program will help you meet your career and educational objectives. The length of the SOP should be 1-3 pages.

2.Personal Statement

It should be a discussion of the journey that led to your decision to seek a graduate degree.

3.Curriculum Vitae

1-4 pages. Writing sample, Article or Journal paper: No more than 2. Encouraged but not required.

4.Transcripts

Send to Rackham Graduate School. DO NOT send your transcript to the College of Engineering or the Mechanical Engineering department.

5.GRE Scores

Scores are required, but there is no minimum requirement for admission.

6.English Language Test Scores

The TOEFL or IELTS is required for applicants whose native language is not English, unless they meet one of the exemption criteria. TOEFL scores lower than 100 are generally not competitive for admission to the Department.

7.Letters of Recommendation

Master: 2 letters are required (1 must come from an academic professor).

NOTE: An academic professor can be an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. A Lecturer would not count as a professor, but could provide a third letter.

8.Scientific/Technical Writing Journal Publications (optional)

We only accept publications from reputable international journals or conferences that have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication. Please limit submission to two. They are not required nor are they a dominant factor in the decision-making process for admission.