Overview

As part of the application process, the applicant must choose an Engineering Science concentration from either Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Energy Science and Engineering (Bredesen Center), Environmental Engineering or Mechanical Engineering programs. The student’s departmental home is that of the chosen concentration and of the student’s major professor. The Engineering Science program is offered by the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Features

This concentration is offered in collaboration with the Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education (CIRE). The CIRE is a joint effort between the Tickle College of Engineering, other UT colleges, and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Aerospace Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Energy Science and Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-03 00:00:00 , National

More details

Domestic applicants can apply up to two weeks before the term starts, unless the program has an earlier deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Knoxville, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 116 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for admission to the engineering science program are expected to have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate program in engineering or physics.

Students from other appropriate disciplines (e.g. chemistry, mathematics, etc.) can be admitted but additional engineering courses may be required.

Entering students must have, as a minimum, competency in mathematics through ordinary differential equations. Submit online application to the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Out-of-State

32288 USD / year

≈ 32288 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13784 USD / year

≈ 13784 USD / year

Living costs

Knoxville

United States

885 - 1454 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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