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USA, South Dakota
Type: University
Location Type: Urban
Founded: 1885
Total Students: 2,493 +
Main Campus Address
501 E St Joseph St, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States
Mechanical engineering is a very broad field that provides opportunities for interesting and challenging work in every phase of modern technology. At South Dakota Mines, undergraduate students interested in a career in mechanical engineering (ME) follow a curriculum that culminates in an ABET-accredited BS degree in mechanical engineering. The ME curriculum is designed to give the student a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of engineering and science within the major areas of mechanical engineering: manufacturing, mechanical systems, and thermal science and energy.
Beyond this basic foundation, the curriculum also develops:
In their senior year, the students select from course electives that best reflect their interests and career objectives. Students may select courses from one or more of the following general areas:
Students may participate in the Cooperative Education Internship Program. In some instances, credits earned during the co-op may be applied toward department elective requirements. The mechanical engineering department does not offer a minor.
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
30 Days
Full-Time
48 Months
Intake Month/Year | Intake Status | |
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aug 2024 | Closed | |
jan 2025 | Open |
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.
It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.
A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):
Outreach, A Student Referral Program by Canam
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