Overview
Why Pursue a PhD in Mechanical Engineering
The PhD in Mechanical Engineering is a collaborative educational and research endeavor between The University of Texas at San Antonio and the Southwest Research Institute, a world-renowned nonprofit research institute in San Antonio excelling in applied sciences and technology developments.
Graduates gain expertise in areas that are vital to the interests in San Antonio, the state, and the nation, such as Thermal and Fluid Systems, Mechanical Systems and Design, Mechanics and Materials, and Biomechanics/Bioengineering.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Experimental Techniques in Engineering
- Advanced Engineering Mathematics
- Linear and Mixed Integer Optimization
- Thermal and Fluid Systems
- Advanced Thermodynamics
- Design and Manufacturing Systems
- Machine Learning and Data Analytics
- Mechanical Behavior of Materials
- Elasticity
- Robotics and Control
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Fall: June 1
- Spring: November 1
Language
Credits
- 63 semester credit hours of course and research work beyond the bachelor's degree or 42 semester credit hours beyond the master’s degree
Delivered
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering View 94 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
- Transcripts from all institutions attended; international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
- Credential Evaluation required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions
- GRE scores not older than five years
- TOEFL/IELTS scores for International applicants
- Purpose Statement
- Resume
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
18432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18432 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
18432 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18432 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
9466 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9466 USD per year during 96 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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