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Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering involves finding an advisor and forming a committee, a qualifying exam, a comprehensive exam, prescribed coursework, research, a dissertation and a final oral defense.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Intake: Fall (deadline December 15) and Spring (deadline September 15)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Research groups: Biomechanics; Dynamic Systems and Controls; Fluid and Thermal Mechanics; Solid Mechanics, Design, and Manufacturing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants Must Complete the Following Complete the Graduate ApplicationUpload electronically with your Michigan State University application An official copy of your TOEFL Scores for applicants from countries where the official language is not English. The Mechanical Engineering department code for the TOEFL is 68. Upload/enter additional application materials/information and request letters of recommendations using the graduate student education portal which you access with your MSU applicant ID and password.

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.

Intake: Fall (deadline December 15) and Spring (deadline September 15)

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