Overview
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students initiate and drive cutting-edge research that with supporting studies, position them to be new leaders in the advancement of their field and for success in a range of careers in industry, government or academe.
Candidates for the Ph.D. Engineering degree at University of Georgia are expected to synthesize and create new knowledge, make original and substantial contributions to their discipline, and demonstrate mastery of knowledge.
Key Features
- Requirements for the Ph.D. in Engineering, its Emphasis Area programs and all named disciplinary Ph.D. degree programs in the College include a minimum of 72 credit hours in the student’s program of study beyond the B.S. degree.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- All coursework is selected in coordination with the student’s Faculty Advisor and approved by the student’s Advisory Committee on the Program of Study.
- Each student must pass a formal comprehensive written and oral examinations before being admitted to candidacy.
- Proposal and defense of a dissertation of original research showing independent thinking, scholarly ability, and technical mastery of a field of study is required.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General Engineering & Technology View 121 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit an official online application to the UGA Graduate School.
- Unofficial transcripts are required for the review process. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation.
- Statement of purpose to include your goals in pursuing graduate study, research experience, names of faculty with whom you’d like to work, as well as explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application.
- Contact information for three references and three recommendation letters from the references who can speak to your academic record and/or research experiences.
- International students may be required to show English language proficiency and proof of finances; see the UGA Graduate School site for details.
- GRE scores may be submitted using the UGA institutional code 5813.
Tuition Fee
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24630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24630 USD per year during 48 months. -
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24630 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 24630 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
8682 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8682 USD per year during 48 months.
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