Overview

The program will train students to tackle problems in advanced fluid mechanics, continuum mechanics, adaptive structures and intelligent systems, nano-heat transfer and energy systems, as well as in other emerging areas in which our faculty will continue to develop expertise.

Features

The Mechanical Engineering program at Northern Arizona University focuses on training students on the application of analytical, computational and experimental tools to solve engineering problems, in one or more of the areas listed above.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Fluid Dynamics

Flight Dynamics

Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

Advanced Thermal Analysis

Wind Energy Engineering

Finite Element Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Flagstaff, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 116 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.

A minimum of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.

GRE scores

Three references (submitted via a web interface)

A personal statement describing their professional goals and research interests

A resume or curriculum vitae

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Tuition Fee

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International

30338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30338 USD per year during 96 months.
National

29338 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29338 USD per year during 96 months.
In-State

11846 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11846 USD per year during 96 months.

Living costs for Flagstaff

1010 - 1500 USD /month

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