History of the Department

History

With the founding of the College of Engineering, the new Department of Mechnical and Engergy Engineering and existing Department of Engineering Technology became a part of the college. The Engineering Technology program has been offered at UNT since 1919. In 2020, these departments merged to form the Department of Mechanical Engineering. 

Academic Programs and Environment

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is a high-caliber program that attracts attention from across the nation. It boasts small classes, qualified approachable faculty, and a supportive learning environment that inspires high academic achievement. 

The ME department offers undergraduate and graduate-level education with B.S., B.S.E.T., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

Each path follows an innovative curriculum that combines the essentials of the classical discipline of mechanical engineering with the deeper knowledge of the dynamic field of energy studies, including energy production, management, and distribution.

Faculty and Students

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is diverse, welcoming more than 500 students each semester from across the world. ME students work hard and excel academically. They are serious about research and advancement opportunities, and their focus pays off with scholarships, awards, grants, and employment. Student success is also driven by the department's talented faculty, which includes award-winning researchers who pride themselves on being open, approachable mentors to each student.

Alumni Employment

ME Job Industries