Overview
About the program
The goal of the Mechanical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh is to develop the student for the rigorous career demands of engineering research either in the industrial or academic fields.
The student is educated at the pioneering edge of technical, management, systems design, and decision-making concepts. This work requires a strong background in mathematics and one of the specialty areas of mechanical engineering.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Processing of Materials
- Nanomechanics, Materials and Device
- Computational Materials Science
- Robot Modeling and Control
- Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Applied Solid Mechanics
- Advanced Dynamics
- Fracture Mechanics for Product Design and Manufacturing
- Composite Materials Design and Applications
- Quantum Mechanics for Engineers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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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
- Completed application form
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
49930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49930 USD per year during 96 months. -
National
49930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 49930 USD per year during 96 months. -
In-State
29440 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29440 USD per year during 96 months.
Living costs for Pittsburgh
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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