10 PhD programmes offered by the university

Students at University of Kansas may start their graduate studies in the fall, spring or summer semester. A bachelor’s degree in a field of engineering is required for admission to the PhD degree program in Civil Engineering. 

Research in the Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering track at University of Kansas involves the investigation and development of materials and structures to improve the quality of life for patients. 

Our department at University of Kansas offers M.S. degrees in Chemical Engineering and Petroleum Engineering, and a PhD degree in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering.

At the University of Kansas, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Aerospace Engineering. Join us! 

Biomolecular Engineering research at University of Kansas integrates the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and mathematics with engineering problem-solving methods to prepare students for careers in industry, academia and public service. 

The Doctor of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering at University of Kansas emphasizes systems design and management skills, often in applied rather than theoretical research and requires 66 credit hours beyond the B.S degree. 

The Biomedical Product Design and Development Track at University of Kansas combines graduate-level research and coursework with practical exposure to these clinical, business and regulatory processes in a professional, collaborative environment.

Biomechanics is the scientific discipline that studies biological systems, such as the human body, using the methods of Mechanical Engineering. The purpose is to create new and innovative approaches, advance fundamental concepts, and apply knowledge to the improvement of the mechanics of biological systems. This Biomechanics and Neural Engineering degree is offered at University of Kansas.

The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Department at the University of Kansas offers two Ph.D. programs.

A minimum of three full academic years, or the equivalent, beyond the Mechanical Engineering degree must be spent in graduate study at the University of Kansas to complete requirements for the Ph.D. degree.