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PhD Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The NA&ME PhD takes about 4 to 5 years, or 3 to 4 with a master's degree, combining coursework, written and oral exams and research with faculty advisors leading to a dissertation and defense.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering  |  Duration: 4-5 years (3-4 years with a master's degree)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Requirements include 50 graduate classroom credit hours (20 with an approved MS), three math courses, at least one term of candidacy credits (NA 995), four RCRS workshops, a qualifying requirement of three 500-level NA&ME courses at A- or better, and a research prospectus oral exam.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply through the Rackham Graduate School application.

Duration: 4-5 years (3-4 years with a master's degree)

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

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