The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering provides deep training with a focus on research that demands independent mastery of the field. Graduates learn to tackle complex problems and conduct independent investigations, which opens careers in research, academia and advanced technical posts across many industries.
Research areas span aerospace, manufacturing, robotics, rehabilitation, machine learning, controls, mechanics, fluids, small-scale materials, biomedical work and engineering education.
Applicants may begin after completing an M.S. or directly after a bachelor's degree. They need a bachelor's or master's in mechanical engineering or a close relative and must also satisfy the university's admission and English-language rules. The core is shared with the Aerospace Engineering Ph.D. Prospective students should check the current graduate catalog for contacts, deadlines and delivery information, and confirm that the general graduate admission and English proficiency rules of the university are also satisfied before they apply to this major.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, plus university admission and English proficiency requirements.
