Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students initiate and drive cutting-edge research that with supporting studies, position them to be new leaders in the advancement of their field and for success in a range of careers in industry, government or academe.

Candidates for the Ph.D. Engineering degree at University of Georgia are expected to synthesize and create new knowledge, make original and substantial contributions to their discipline, and demonstrate mastery of knowledge.

Key Features

Requirements for the Ph.D. in Engineering, its Emphasis Area programs and all named disciplinary Ph.D. degree programs in the College include a minimum of 72 credit hours in the student’s program of study beyond the B.S. degree.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

All coursework is selected in coordination with the student’s Faculty Advisor and approved by the student’s Advisory Committee on the Program of Study.

Each student must pass a formal comprehensive written and oral examinations before being admitted to candidacy.

Proposal and defense of a dissertation of original research showing independent thinking, scholarly ability, and technical mastery of a field of study is required.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

General Engineering & Technology View 116 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an official online application to the UGA Graduate School.

Unofficial transcripts are required for the review process. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation.

Statement of purpose to include your goals in pursuing graduate study, research experience, names of faculty with whom you’d like to work, as well as explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application.

Contact information for three references and three recommendation letters from the references who can speak to your academic record and/or research experiences.

International students may be required to show English language proficiency and proof of finances; see the UGA Graduate School site for details.

GRE scores may be submitted using the UGA institutional code 5813.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23832 USD / year

≈ 23832 USD / year
Out-of-State

23166 USD / year

≈ 23166 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7524 USD / year

≈ 7524 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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