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PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering program is interdisciplinary by design and provides both post-bachelor’s and post-master’s applicants the opportunity for study in a broad range of areas within mechanical engineering as well as within the College of Engineering.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Duration: 64 units required  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

Must complete all departmental requirements for the Master of Science. Are required to complete a minimum of 64 units applicable to their degree (a minimum of 24 units must be structured courses and a minimum of 16 units of research/dissertation is required).

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Application information

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD and MFA applicants can only apply for the fall semester.

Graduate School of Arts & Sciences PhD Fall 2027 application deadlines fall between December 1 and January 15 depending on the programme (for example Biostatistics and Computer Science December 1; Biology and Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry December 2; Chemistry, Physics, Economics, History, Linguistics and Political Science December 15; English and Mathematics January 11; Classical Studies, Philosophy, Earth & Environment and History of Art & Architecture January 15). Applications close at 11:59pm Boston time on the deadline.

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