Overview

One of the largest programs in the country, approximately half of the entire ISyE faculty is directly responsible for the OR program through teaching and research activities that span virtually every topic and sub-discipline related to the field's basic methodologies of optimization, stochastics/applied probability and simulation.

Most important, the Operations Research faculty at Georgia Institute of Technology currently counts among its members some of the most important figures in their respective concentrations, also making the program one of the strongest anywhere.

Career Paths

ISyE produces well-rounded graduates who go on to make an extraordinary mark on the world through their leadership in engineering and technology. With broad skill sets and innovative minds molded by the number one school of industrial engineering in the country, our graduates are out changing the world and paving the way for future generations..

Programme Structure

Fields of specialization include:

Advanced Manufacturing
Analytics and Machine Learning
Applied Probability and Simulation
Data Science and Statistics
Economic Decision Analysis
Energy and Sustainable Systems
Health and Humanitarian Systems
Optimization
Supply Chain Engineering
System Informatics and Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Operations Research View 11 other PhDs in Operations Research in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A prior Master's degree is not a requirement for admission into our Ph.D. programs, and students can earn an M.S. degree typically within the first two years of Ph.D. study.
Transcripts of prior academic work are required, as is evidence of an earned Bachelor's degree. Applicant transcripts should demonstrate strong academic preparation and capability, especially in advanced mathematics and computing coursework.
The written statement of purpose should describe clearly why the applicant wishes to pursue the Ph.D., including research and career goals.
A resume outlining academic experience, research experience and accomplishments, industry experience, specific skills, and outside interests of the applicant is required.
Three (3) credible letters of reference are required that attest to the preparation of the applicant and the likelihood for success in a Ph.D. program. At least two (2) letters should be from faculty members.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Atlanta

1213 - 2208 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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