PhD Engineering Education at University of Cincinnati

Entry requirements

Applicants to the Engineering Education graduate program at UC must submit the following materials: Unofficial Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended post-high school graduation. Applicants must hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program in engineering, mathematics, or the physical sciences from an accredited instituion. Research Statement (1–3 pages): This statement should describe your research interests, including specific reference to relevant research areas, engineering education research methodologies, and your intended focus area. Applicants may build upon or incorporate prior research experiences. The statement is used by faculty to assess writing ability, readiness to engage in graduate-level research, and overall fit with the Engineering Education program. Statement of Purpose (1–2 pages) This statement should include: A brief overview of your academic, professional, and prior research experiences (if not covered in your research statement) Your immediate and long-term career goals How the Engineering Education program will support your goals Any additional information that strengthens your application (e.g., perspectives on the relationship between educational research and teaching/learning) This document is used to evaluate writing ability and program fit. Curriculum Vitae (CV): Your CV should include your name, contact information (phone number and email address), and education history with degrees and dates earned. It should also include, as applicable, employment history, honors and awards, publications and presentations, and relevant professional experience (e.g., research, teaching or tutoring, and service). The CV does not need to follow a rigid structure or be limited to these categories. Letters of Recommendation: One letter of recommendation is required at minimum. English Proficiency (International Students Only) Note on the use of Generative AI: We encourage you to limit your use of generative AI when preparing your research statement and statement of purpose. We want your voice to come through in your writing, and generative AI statements are often too generic to be competitive for admission. If you used generative AI in the preparation of your statements, you are required to disclose how you employed any such tool at the end of the relevant statement.