Virginia Tech (VT), formally the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), is a public land-grant research university with its main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia. It also has educational facilities in six regions statewide, a research center in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, and a study-abroad site in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland. Through its Corps of Cadets ROTC program, Virginia Tech is a senior military college.
The Mechanical Engineering department at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, provides a comprehensive and dynamic education for aspiring engineers. As a large and vibrant unit within the College of Engineering, it prepares students to design, analyze, and manufacture complex mechanical systems by focusing on core areas such as thermal-fluid systems, mechanics, materials, and controls. The program blends theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on application, serving over 1,250 undergraduate and 350 graduate students. Consistently ranked among the nation's top programs, the department emphasizes fundamental principles, problem-solving, and teamwork, equipping graduates for diverse and impactful careers across industry, government, and academia. It also offers degree options in Nuclear Engineering.
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