Overview

Students will be equipped with the skills necessary to define, formulate and solve novel problems in the mechanical engineering field. The Mechanical Engineering program at The University of Alabama at Birmingham will emphasize the mechanical engineering sciences with a strong foundation in mathematics.

Careers

Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to develop quality research proposals and carry out research to develop new and innovative theories, models, products and ideas in mechanical engineering intended to advance the state-of-the-art.

Entry-level roles at academic institutions would include assistant professor or research engineer, and in government and industry research engineer or laboratory associate. Graduates will also be well prepared to compete for post-doctoral studies at other universities and laboratories across the world.

Programme Structure

Students in the Mechanical Engineering program will:

Develop the ability to identify, formulate and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science and mathematics.
Be able to explain experimental/theoretical approaches and limitations associated with his/her dissertation project.
Be able to summarize the relevant literature, identify its limitations, and formulate an original research plan.
Be able to communicate and defend his/her research results and conclusions in oral and written form.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

27 SCH

at least 27 credits for students entering with a master's degree, 48 for bachelor's

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 114 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field from an ABET (or equivalent) accredited program. Applicants who do not meet this criterion but who have an outstanding academic record in a related field outside of engineering may be admitted, but will be required to complete a sequence of undergraduate courses in addition to the normal requirements
Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for most recent degree
Personal statement identifying research interest
CV/Résumé
3 academic or professional recommendations
International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement.
Original transcripts sent directly to the UAB Graduate School

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

5373 USD / year

≈ 5373 USD / year
Out-of-State

5022 USD / year

≈ 5022 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

2040 USD / year

≈ 2040 USD / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United States

1019 - 1648 USD / month

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