Overview

Key facts:

At the School of Engineering, we groom our students to become the inventors and innovators of tomorrow. The PhD in Mechanical Engineering offers a balanced curriculum that emphasizes the principles behind these designs and approaches. To apply these principles in the field, they make computational and research experience an integral component of your studies.
The high faculty-to-student ratio of the program ensures you develop close ties to your instructors and fellow students. This fosters lifelong relationships and a rigorous intellectual community of scholars.
Many New York University graduates enter such fields as computer engineering, nanotechnology, software development, and financial engineering. They also occupy positions in bioengineering, manufacturing, astronautics, systems engineering, and corporate management and law.

Programme Structure

Areas of specialization include:

aerospace engineering
controls and dynamic systems
fluid dynamics and thermal systems
materials engineering
mechanics and structural systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

75 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 94 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Admission to this program requires an MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or other closely related engineering field or applied sciences. Generally, you must also be able to present a GPA of 3.5 or better in your MS work.
In cases where it is unclear that the required MS specialization has been satisfied, the degree requirements for the Mechanical Engineering, MS at the School of Engineering will define the necessary reparation. This same criterion applies for degrees received in other engineering disciplines.
Those with a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and a GPA of 3.5 or better may apply directly to the program.

Tuition Fee

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International

35025 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2335 USD per credit during 60 months.
National

35025 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2335 USD per credit during 60 months.
In-State

35025 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2335 USD per credit during 60 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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