PhD Industrial and Systems Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The PhD is offered in the concentrations Human Systems Integration, Manufacturing Processes and Operations Research, where students pursue research in greater depth.

Department: Department of Integrated Systems Engineering | Intake: Spring, Summer, Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Doctoral research within Human Systems Integration (cognitive systems engineering, biodynamics, physical ergonomics, safety engineering), Manufacturing Processes or Operations Research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test highly recommended for Operations Research, Supply Chain and Data Analytics applicants and not required for Manufacturing or Human Systems applicants; recommended minimum GRE scores Quantitative 166, Verbal 153, Analytic Writing 4.5. Application includes resume, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, TOEFL and GRE test scores and original transcripts (as listed). International applicants: proof of English proficiency with minimums of TOEFL iBT 4.0 (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120. Application deadlines: Spring 2027 Oct 1, 2026; Summer Feb 1; Autumn general admission Mar 1 (domestic) and Jan 1 (international); Autumn funding consideration Dec 15 (domestic) and Nov 30 (international).

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: Spring, Summer, Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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