Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Department of Mechanical is in the top 20% of mechanical engineering departments globally, supporting 10 research centers and 39 labs. The department produced $18 million in research expenditures in the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and regularly partners with sponsors across industry, government, and academia to produce groundbreaking innovation. Research specialties fall into areas of robotics, bio-inspired innovation, energy engineering and science, nuclear engineering, and advanced manufacturing. The department is also regularly a top five degree-granting organization, offering flexible options to accommodate different student needs.