PhD Mechanical Engineering at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Master the principles of mechanical systems and engineering innovation with Iowa State University's Mechanical Engineering graduate program. Our program offers a robust curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in industry, research, and academia. Collaborate closely with renowned faculty on cutting-edge studies in areas such as robotics, advanced materials, renewable energy systems, fluid mechanics, and biomechanics.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall: PhD and MS - February 7th | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Predictive Plant Phenomics (Ph.D.).

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Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Materials Needed: resume, statement of purpose, three (3) letters of recommendation (for PhD and MS), unofficial transcripts, and official GRE scores if available (sent by testing agency). All items are required for the full admission application. Minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA or equivalent required. Research experience is a recommended qualification. At this time, to complete the Master of Engineering in ME degree online, you must reside within the United States. Master of Engineering applicants are not required to submit GRE scores. GRE scores are encouraged for research-based MS and PhD degree applicants Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Research Programs Graduate Application Instructions The International Collaborative Education Program (ICEP) is intended for participating institutions that have an agreement with the College of Engineering. For additional information, pl

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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