Rice University

Undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering can lead to careers that focus on a diverse set of areas, including aerospace engineering, biomedical systems, computational fluid dynamics, computational mechanics, fluids-thermal science, mechanical design, mechanics, robotics, systems dynamics and controls. 

The graduate program offers professional degrees in mechanical engineering, which permits specialization in the areas previously mentioned. Graduate students also may pursue research degrees.  The graduate program, in its comprehensive educational and research activities, collaborates with other departments at Rice and other institutions in Houston, including those in the Texas Medical Center. Collaborations also are extended to universities in the United States, Europe, Japan, and South America. International collaborations include joint research activities and faculty and student visitor exchanges.