Master of Engineering
in Mechanical Engineering (Distance Learning)
Our program provides you the tools to master the many areas of modern mechanical engineering. Topics include product design, fluid dynamics, finite-element analysis, feedback control, robotics, and automotive engineering.

Online learning options

Take at your own pace

Part-time schedule for full-time employees

Global alumni network
The Cornell Engineering Difference

Flexible Courses
All courses are tailored to the online learner, as lectures, tutorials, and assessments are offered remotely. You can join live or watch when it makes sense for you.

Engaged Faculty
Our faculty and staff are eager to support you wherever you are. Ask questions and take part in activities happening live, join online-specific office hours, and be part of a community in online forums.

150 Years of Innovation
Over the last 150 years, Cornell’s Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has transformed teaching and technology. We have produced industry leaders generation after generation.
What You Can Expect
Practical experience
As the capstone of the program, the mechanical engineering project lets you apply your knowledge and learnings in tangible ways. You choose a problem in your desired focus area and, with the help of faculty advisors, spend the semester devising a solution.
Community-oriented program
While the distance learning program is conducted online, we strive to create a welcoming, tight-knit community for all students. Your cohort will have dedicated channels for peer-to-peer and staff interactions, and you’re always welcome to visit our Ithaca campus.


Personalized curriculum
A variety of exciting courses are available to you online. That includes subject areas like general engineering, design, and simulation and analysis. Outside of your requirements, you can choose the electives that best fit your goals and interests.
Convenient accommodations
Beyond live and online learning options, local proctors will be assigned to conduct exams when and where it’s convenient to you. For all other assignments submitted online, feedback will be provided in the same way to ensure you keep pace with the rest of the program.
Stand Out Among Your Peers
Earn your professional master’s degree in mechanical engineering from a program known for making history and shaping the future.