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PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In addition, students may pursue a Master of Engineering degree through the Professional Master’s Program of the Office of Advanced Engineering Education.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Duration: 48 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Doctoral Dissertation Research. The degree requires 48 credits in total.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) CV/Resume Description of Research/Work Experience (optional) Writing Sample (optional) The programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are open to qualified students holding a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Admission may also be granted to students with appropriate technical backgrounds. In some cases, students may be required to take undergraduate courses to fill gaps in their background.

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.

Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer

Duration: 48 credits

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