PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering provides advanced education and research training in the design, analysis and optimisation of mechanical systems, with assistantships and fellowships available to qualified applicants.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Research in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, robotics, materials science, biomechanics and energy systems.

Career pathways

Academia, research, government and advanced technology sectors including aerospace, automotive, energy and biomedical engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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.

Graduate applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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