Overview

The Department has state-of-the-art research laboratories in Vibrations and Acoustics, Computational Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Manufacturing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Processing and Thermal Fluids, Heat Mass Transfer, Fuel-Cells and Microscale Flow, and Heat Transfer.

Features

Currently, five major research centers are housed in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, which provide many opportunities for students and faculty to engage in scholarly research and knowledge creation. These are:

NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center for Intelligent Maintenance Systems
UC Simulation Center - a UC/P&G Collaboratory
Siemens Simulation Technology Center
NSF Engineering Research Center for Revolutionizing Metallic Biomaterials
Additive Manufacturing Center
Laser Shock Peening (LSP) Center

In addition, faculty in MME receive research funding from national agencies (NSF, DOE, NASA, DOD, EPA) as well as numerous industries. Research assistantships and teaching assistantships are available on a competitive basis. This Mechanical Engineering program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Programme Structure

Academically, the program is grouped into research foci consisting of:

Structural Dynamics and Acoustics
PHM, Intelligent Systems and Reliability Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing
Engineering Simulation and Applied Mechanics
Nano-Technology and Bio-Medical Engineering
Therma-Fluid and Enhanced Heat Transfer
Advanced Materials Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 60

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
Submit unofficial transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Letters of Recommendation
Proof of English Language Proficiency (for international applicants)
CV/Resume and Personal Statement

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26644 USD / year

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Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

14902 USD / year

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Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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