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Theoretical and Applied Mechanics PhD at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The Theoretical and Applied Mechanics programme, offered through the Graduate School, awards MS and PhD degrees and is described as ranked among the top programmes in the nation.

Faculty: McCormick School of Engineering  |  Department: Theoretical and Applied Mechanics  |  Intake: Fall quarter  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

PhD: 15 courses, an oral qualifying exam, a dissertation in solid or fluid mechanics and an oral defence. Programmes of study are set individually with the home-department adviser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate engineering degree is expected; applicants with quantitative degrees or relevant work experience are considered. GRE not required. Two letters of recommendation, transcripts from every institution attended, a CV and a $95 application fee. International applicants submit TOEFL or IELTS unless waived (TOEFL not needed with a BS or MS taught in English); minimum TOEFL iBT 90. Deadlines for fall: PhD December 31.

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.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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