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PhD Industrial and Operations Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The IOE PhD is an on-campus doctoral programme in a top-ranked industrial engineering department, with qualifying process after the first year, a preliminary examination including a dissertation proposal and oral examination, and a dissertation.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Industrial and Operations Engineering  |  Intake: Fall; deadline December 10  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

A first-year qualifying process (ergonomics and operations research qualifying courses), then preliminary examination and doctoral research under a dissertation committee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme: apply through Rackham; deadline December 10 annually, Fall entry only. A master's degree is not required; bachelor's holders in engineering, science or mathematics may apply directly. Needs statement of purpose, personal statement, three letters of recommendation (at least two from faculty), transcripts. GRE was not required for Fall 2026 PhD applicants. Classes assume knowledge of linear algebra, calculus-based probability and statistics, and computer programming. International applicants need TOEFL, IELTS, ECPE or MET scores (TOEFL code 1839) unless from an English-speaking institution; $90 international application fee.

Intake: Fall; deadline December 10

Apply through the official page: https://rackham.umich.edu/admissions/applying/

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