Admission Requirements
Welcome Package to FIU for New Graduate Students
MME Graduate Catalog
Transfer Credits
Undergraduate Registration in Graduate Studies
Dismissal
Leave of Absence
Student Status
Residency Requirements for Ph.D. Students
Elective Courses for M.E.
Elective Courses for M.S.E
Graduate Advisor
Thesis Committee

Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Florida International University

10555 West Flagler St.
Room EC-3400
Miami, Fl 33174
Phone: (305) 348-2569
Fax: (305) 348-1932
or (305) 348-1082

Graduate Program Director:
Professor Arvind Agarwal
Email: agarwala@fiu.edu


Graduate Admission Information

Application Deadlines
........ (For more information CLICK HERE)

NOTE: Deadline year for the Fall and Summer semesters will be the same as the application year. The Spring semester year's deadline will be one year prior to the application.

Fall term:

  • April 1
    ~ Last day for international students to submit applications.
  • June 1
    ~ Last day for Domestic Students (US citizen and Permant residents) to apply.
    ~ Last day for international students to submit all supporting academic credentials, appropriate test scores, and Declaration and Certification of Finances.

Spring term:

  • Sept 1
    ~ Last day for international students to submit applications.
  • Oct 1
    ~ Last day for Domestic Students (US citizen and Permant residents) to apply.
    ~ Last day for international students to submit all supporting academic credentials, appropriate test scores, and Declaration and Certification of Finances.

Summer term:

  • February 1
    ~ Last day for international students to submit applications.
  • March 1
    ~ Last day for Domestic Students (US citizen and Permant residents) to apply.
    ~ Last day for international students to submit all supporting academic credentials, appropriate test scores, and Declaration and Certification of Finances.

 

Tests Required:

TOEFL: 550 on a written exam or
.......... 213 on a computerized exam
GRE: 1100 for M. S. Students (V+Q)
...... 1150 for PH.D. Students (V+Q)
GPA: A GPA of at least 3.0 is required

 

FAQ!

What forms do I need?

  • Declaration and Certification of Finances.
    (International Students only)
  • Florida Residency Form.
    (Only if you are a US Citizen or Resident Alien)
  • F-1 Student Transfer Form.
    (If you are an International Student transferring to us from another University in the US)

 

What do I need to send?

  • Application Fee! ($30)
  • Filled out Graduate Application Form
  • 2 Letters of Recommendation
    (Feel free to use any format)
  • Transcripts from past University (s)*
  • TOEFL Score**
  • GRE Score (Require)**
  • Your Declaration of Finances Form/Official Bank Letter
    (I-20's cannot be issued without this document)

* These must be sent from the University. If you have not received your degree certificate, please ask the University to issue us with a letter of completion.

**We understand that it sometimes takes ETS a long time to send scores to the department, in addition to asking the testing center to issue your scores to us, we recommend that you provide us with either Xeroxed or scanned copies so that we make provisionally evaluate your file. A provisional decision will be changed to regular status once the official documents from ETS have been received.

 

Where should I send it?

All Prospective Graduate Students should send their application materials, including all the above documents, to the following address:

Admissions Coordinator
College of Engineering and Computing
Florida International University
CEC 2460
10555 W. Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33174
Email: grad_eng@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2522
Fax 305-348-6142

 

How can I check the status of my admission?

You can check the status of your Admission online. CLICK HERE

 

I checked the status of my admission, and it said I am missing my test scores, but I already requested ETS to send them to the University.

Even though you may have requested ETS to send us your scores, sometimes there is a delay for issuance. We recommend that you scan or fax us a copy of your scores here at the Department so that we can make a provisional decision while we wait for the official scores to arrive.
 

Our Fax Number: (305) 348-1932
Alternatively, Email it to us at agarwala@fiu.edu

(Please note, you will not be given a regular admission until the official documents have been received)

 

My status says that I need to submit my final transcripts, and degree, but I will not finish my degree for another month.

Ask your university to send us a letter of completion, this should list on it your expected graduation date and degree. If you are admitted, you will have one semester in which to provide FIU with the official, final transcripts from your university.

 

How do I get Financial Aid to study?

  • If you are a US Citizen or Resident Alien (Green Card Holder) you can apply for Financial Aid. Here is a helpful link.
  • If you are an International Student, you cannot apply for Federal Financial Aid. However, there are some options open to you.
  • Funding is available as TA/RA/Presidential Fellowships:
    • Teaching Assistant (TA)* is the departmental position. We make a decision to award these students after going through the pool of applicants. But we strongly recommend that you send your applications AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE before April 1 (Fall) and September 1 (Spring) deadlines. (True for both Domestic and International Students)
    • Research Assistant (RA)* position is awarded by a professor from his/her research grant. You may want to contact individual professors if you are interested in RA position. RA position can be awarded at any time of the year. Though admissions are usually made for Fall/Spring semesters and rarely in Summer semesters. The contact information for MME faculty is listed on our website.
    • Presidential Fellowships are most competitive and often awarded to highest GRE and GPA combination students who have an excellent academic record. These awards are for those candidates who have applied for FALL admissions. Those seeking admission in Spring/Summer are not eligible. The deadline for Presidential Fellowship Applicants (with all supporting documents) is January 15. (True for both Domestic and International Students


* We have a VERY limited number of Departmental Research and Teaching Assistantships Available. These are assigned to outstanding students in the fields of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. Your eligibility for such awards would depend on your GRE/GPA in comparison with the applicant pool, and the number of awards available for any given semester. Please note, we cannot guarantee a financial award over email. You are only considered for an award if you actually apply and have fully completed your application and submitted all the required documents. To apply for consideration for a Departmental Award, please fill in THIS form and follow the instructions.

 

Will you send my I-20 Via Courier?

Unless you have received an offer of Financial Award from us, we will not be sending your I-20 via Courier Service, instead we will be using Air Mail.

 

I want to make my Visa Appointment now, but have not received my I-20 from you.


Please do not make your Visa Appointment unless you have received your I-20 from us, we are not responsible for Missed/Deferred Appointments.

 

Will you pick me up at the Airport?

We do not provide Airport Pickup Service.

 

Where can I stay?

There are many Apartment Complexes close to the University. We also recommend contacting University Housing. HERE is there Web Site.

 

I can't find the answer to my questions, who can I contact?

Graduate Program Director: Dr. Arvind Agarwal
E-mail: agarwala@fiu.edu
Phone: (305) 348-1701