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The Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Nevada, Reno, located in Reno, NV, USA, offers comprehensive Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs within the College of Engineering. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in core mechanical engineering principles while encouraging innovation and research in cutting-edge fields. Students engage in hands-on learning utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and benefit from close interaction with faculty in a supportive environment. The department prepares graduates for successful and impactful careers across diverse industries, emphasizing practical skills and research relevant to the state and beyond, supported by strong industry connections.
View Mechanical EngineeringThe University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) is a public land-grant research university in Reno, Nevada. It is the state's flagship public university and primary land grant institution. UNR was founded in 1874 as the Nevada Territorial University in Elko, Nevada. The university moved to Reno in 1885 and was renamed the University of Nevada in 1887. UNR is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity" by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. According to the National Science Foundation, the university spent $144 million on research and development in 2018, ranking it 139th in the nation. UNR has a medical school, a law school, and a graduate school of business. The university is also home to the Donald W. Reynolds School of Journalism. It has graduated six Pulitzer Prize winners.