PhD Welding Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Welding Engineering graduate programme is part of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and studies the science of joining conventional and advanced materials. Students gain expertise in materials science (steels, nonferrous alloys, polymeric materials) and process technology (arc welding, lasers, resistance welding, brazing and soldering, additive manufacturing).

Department: Department of Materials Science and Engineering | Intake: Spring 2027, Autumn 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Advanced study and research in materials joining science and process technology.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue careers such as resistance welding of advanced high-strength steels for transportation and marine uses, adhesive bonding for aerospace, wire bonding in electronics, medical devices and additive manufacturing.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

GRE General Test is not required. Deadlines: Autumn 2027 Jul 27, 2027 (US and international); Spring 2027 Dec 18, 2026 (US) / Oct 2, 2026 (international). Graduate Research Associateship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. International applicants need TOEFL iBT 79 (4.0 on the TOEFL scale launched January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo 120 (Graduate School minimum for this programme).

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 2027, Autumn 2027

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

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