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PhD Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University

Vanderbilt University, United States

Programme overview

Vanderbilt's Mechanical Engineering PhD is tailored to the student's interests in consultation with a major professor chosen by the student, with qualifying exams before candidacy and a public oral dissertation presentation and examination.

Faculty: School of Engineering  |  Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering  |  Duration: 48 research hours beyond 24 didactic master's hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nashville, TN, United States

What you will study

48 research hours beyond the 24 didactic hours for the master's degree, half coursework and half dissertation research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants apply online through the portal; an automatic application fee waiver may be available.

Graduate School fall application deadlines differ by department and range from 1 December to 15 January. The Graduate School application fee is $95, paid online after submitting the application, and only one fee is charged for up to two programme applications per year.

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