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PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy emphasizing original research on a focused topic chosen with an advisor, with optional interdisciplinary research with other departments. Each student follows a personalized Program of Study with a faculty advisor and graduate committee.

Faculty: Maine College of Engineering & Computing  |  Department: Mechanical Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Optional Robotics and Mechatronics concentration (12 credits, four 500- or 600-level courses) with core courses ECE 471 Embedded Systems, ECE 533 Advanced Robotics, MEE 444/551 Robot Dynamics and Control and MEE 490/590 Modern Control Theory; supporting courses include COS 575 Machine Learning, ECE 591 Deep Learning and MEE 459/559 Engineering Optimization.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

University of Maine graduate applicants: an application essay and resume are required for every programme; letters of recommendation are required for some programmes; test scores, writing samples or portfolios are required depending on the programme; unofficial transcripts are uploaded with the application and official transcripts are required on admission.

Requirements published at faculty level.

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.

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