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PhD Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University

Stanford University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD degree is intended primarily for students who desire a career in research, advanced development, or teaching; for this type of work, a broad background in mathematics and the engineering sciences, combined with intensive study and research experience in a specialized area, are the necessary requisites. Students must align with a permanent advisor by the end of the 3rd quarter. Students must make satisfactory degree progress in their program and research, as determined by their advisor.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 135 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Stanford, CA, United States

What you will study

Programme load is 135 units minimum. Requirements are organised into: Program Requirements; Advancement to Candidacy; Teaching Requirement; Oral Exam; Dissertation.

Career pathways

The PhD degree is intended primarily for students who desire a career in research, advanced development, or teaching; for this type of work, a broad background in mathematics and the engineering sciences, combined with intensive study and research experience in a specialized area, are the necessary requisites.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level graduate admission (Graduate Admissions): a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent, transcripts for every institution attended, a statement of purpose, three letters of recommendation, and TOEFL/IELTS scores unless exempt (U.S. citizens and permanent residents, native English speakers, or applicants with English-medium degrees). Each graduate programme sets its own GRE policy (required, optional or not considered). Programme-specific criteria are set by the department.

Tuition is charged for Autumn, Winter and Spring quarters (Summer quarter also billed separately). Graduate programmes such as PhD and Master's in Computer Science admit for Autumn entry only; Education PhD and Master's programmes begin September 20, 2027.

The graduate application fee is $125, nonrefundable. Deadlines are set by each programme: Computer Science PhD December 8, 2026; Education PhD November 16, 2026.

Apply through the official page: https://gradadmissions.stanford.edu/apply

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