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PhD Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University

Tufts University, United States

Programme overview

The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University is a research-focused doctoral program for students who want to conduct independent, innovative research in mechanical engineering and related interdisciplinary fields. Students work with faculty advisors and thesis committees to develop advanced technical expertise, complete qualifying exams, conduct original research, and defend a doctoral thesis.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 3 - 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: Medford, MA, United States

What you will study

Doctoral study in mechanical engineering combines advanced coursework, faculty-guided research, qualifying exams, and thesis preparation. Students are assigned a faculty advisor upon matriculation and work toward selecting a thesis advisor by the end of the second term of full-time study.

Career pathways

A Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering can support advanced research, teaching, technical leadership, and innovation-focused career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Resume/CV; Personal Statement; Transcripts; Three letters of recommendation; Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable); Mechanical Engineering requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100, IELTS score of 7.5, or Duolingo score of 120 for admittance; GRE General Test scores are not required; Portfolio (optional)

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, Spring

Duration: 3 - 5 years

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