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PhD Mechanical Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The PhD program in Mechanical Engineering, administered through the Rackham Graduate School, balances challenging coursework with field-leading research and trains researchers for society and academia. The department has more than 60 tenure-track faculty across the specialties of mechanical engineering. While active and making progress towards the degree, students receive a tuition waiver, stipend and health insurance.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Doctoral coursework is balanced with research under a faculty advisor across mechanical engineering research specialties.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have completed undergraduate work in an accredited program and earned a B.S.E. or equivalent in a field relevant to mechanical engineering (for example math or fundamental science). The GRE is not required and is not considered for PhD applications. TOEFL or IELTS is required of non-native English speakers (minimum internet-based TOEFL 84; scores below 100 are generally not competitive). No minimum GPA is required. Required documents: statement of purpose (1-3 pages), personal statement (up to 2 pages), CV (1-4 pages), uploaded transcripts, and 3 letters of recommendation (2 from academic professors). Writing sample or up to two peer-reviewed publications are encouraged but not required.

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

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