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PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Idaho

University of Idaho, United States

Programme overview

Mechanical engineering drives innovation in nearly every industry — from aerospace and energy to robotics, manufacturing, materials and biotechnology. The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering allows you to become a world expert in a specialized area of mechanical engineering through advanced graduate coursework and original, independent research under faculty mentorship.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 78 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: Moscow, ID, United States

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Mechanical Engineers; Automotive Engineers; Aerospace Engineers; Robotics Engineers; Energy Engineers; Wind Energy Engineers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's; GPA: 3.0; GRE: Yes; TOEFL/IELTS: 79/6.5; Number of references: Two; Other requirements: Recommended minimum scores for GRE: Verbal: 151. Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

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