Overview

The doctoral program has a strong orientation toward the interfaces between the science of mechanical engineering and other areas. In addition to the core mechanical engineering subfields, such as mechanical and thermo-fluid sciences, the program’s areas of research training include the emerging fields in which mechanical engineering intersects with the materials sciences, bioengineering, automotive engineering, optical engineering, and advanced energy technologies.

The Ph.D. program in Mechanical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Michigan - Dearborn is highly selective and offers admission to exceptional students who have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, applied math, computer science, or physical science.

Key facts:

Students will be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of the foundational principles of mechanical sciences and engineering and the chosen specialization. (Tag: Theory & Tools)
Students will be able to conduct high-quality original research in the broad field of mechanical sciences and engineering. (Tag: Research & Innovation/Problem Solving)
Students will be able to communicate and disseminate their knowledge to a broader audience. (Tag: Scholarship)
Students will be able to demonstrate preparedness for varied responsibilities and opportunities for careers in industrial research and academia. (Tag: Research & Scholarship)

Programme Structure

Courses included

Advanced Engineering Analysis
Study or Research in Selected Mechanical Engineering Topics
Experimental Research in Mechanical Engineering
Guided Study in Mechanical Engineering
Master’s Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Students are admitted for full-time study and all admission offers are for Fall (deadline February 1) and Winter (deadline September 1) terms only.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology Mechatronics View 118 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field with a minimum GPA (grade point average) at or equivalent to 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Candidates with other engineering degrees or degrees from non-engineering fields are considered with the understanding that they have to complete remediation coursework upon admission.
Submission of recent GRE scores and, for non-native English speakers, recent scores of an advanced English proficiency exam, such as TOEFL or IELTS.
Submission of a full application package, which, in addition to the above, includes:
- at least three letters of recommendation (must be on letterhead and indicate the student's research potential),
- a curriculum vitae (CV) or a resume,
- an academic statement of purpose indicating the intended field or fields of research, and
- a personal statement

Tuition Fee

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International

34360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34360 USD per year during 36 months.
National

34360 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34360 USD per year during 36 months.
In-State

18144 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18144 USD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Dearborn

1000 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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