PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Arizona

Programme overview

The Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department, with annual research expenditures of $5.5 million, has launched breakthroughs in fields from microelectromechanical systems to the behavior of objects in space. As part of this department, you will engage in a research-based program of study that delves into topics such as fluid mechanics; solid mechanics; dynamic and computational mechanics; control systems; and thermosciences.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Duration: 6 years / 66 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

The Direct B.S. to Ph.D. track requires 59 units of coursework, including: 5 units of Graduate Seminar: Graduate Seminar (1 unit) Graduate Seminar (1 unit) Graduate Seminar (1 unit) Graduate Seminar (1 unit) Graduate Seminar (1 unit) 6 units of Advanced Engineering Analysis: Advanced Engineering Analysis (3 units) Minimum Grade Required: C Advanced Engineering Analysis (3.

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Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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