PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Programme overview

The PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering offers collaborative, interdisciplinary research in 35 active labs, including facilities in the Life Sciences Laboratory building. A dissertation presenting significant new information is the primary requirement.

Faculty: Riccio College of Engineering | Department: Mechanical and Industrial Engineering | Intake: Fall (deadline January 15) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Amherst, MA, United States

What you will study

Research in fluid dynamics and wind energy, bioengineering, dynamics and controls, materials engineering and manufacturing, plus offshore wind, mechanical systems design, health-care systems, human-factors engineering and intelligent manufacturing.

Career pathways

Research careers in industry, academia and national laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A master's degree is not required; applicants with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant fields can apply directly through an MS/PhD path. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering graduate programs (MS Engineering Management, MS Industrial Engineering, MS Mechanical Engineering, MS Manufacturing Engineering, PhD Industrial Engineering, PhD Mechanical Engineering): a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US institution or an equivalent international degree must be completed before the start date; applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate English proficiency; personal statement; two letters of recommendation; resume/CV. The GRE is not required.

Requirements published at program group 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.

Intake: Fall (deadline January 15)

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