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PhD Engineering at Brown University

Brown University, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme in the School of Engineering covering chemical and environmental engineering, electrical and computer engineering, fluids and thermal sciences, materials science, and mechanics of solids. Each student develops an individual programme of coursework and independent research with an advisor, preparing for careers in academia and industry.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 3 years of full-time residence minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Each student, with an advisor, builds a programme of coursework and independent research. Completion requires three years of full-time residence, a progress review and preliminary exam, and a dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE Subject: not required. GRE General: recommended. Application deadline December 1, 2026.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 3 years of full-time residence minimum

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