Overview
The Mechanical Engineering graduate program in the College of Engineering from The University of Iowa emphasizes in-depth learning and research.
In collaboration with faculty across campus, the faculty are currently researching a diverse range of topics within the field. For more information, see the Department of Mechanical Engineering website.
Career Advancement
- Engineering Career Services develops and promotes experiential education and professional opportunities for students in the College of Engineering.
- Professional staff coordinate the college's co-op and internship program, engage in employer outreach, and provide opportunities for students to network with employers, including an engineering career fair each semester and other programming related to career development.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:- The Doctor of Philosophy program in mechanical engineering requires 72 s.h. of graduate credit, including a minimum of 42 s.h. in mechanical engineering courses (prefix ME) with at least 12 s.h. selected from courses numbered ME:6000 or above.
- Students also must complete a minimum of 12 s.h. in thesis research in ME:7299 Research: Mechanical Engineering Ph.D. Dissertation.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
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Mechanical Engineering View 94 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering 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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Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
- Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an email instructing you on how to upload your supporting documents and submit letters of recommendation.
- A statement of purpose
- CV/Resume
- Three letters of recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
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31938 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 31938 USD per year during 60 months. -
In-State
12991 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12991 USD per year during 60 months.
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Scholarships Information
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