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The minimum requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering at the Catholic University of America are the successful completion of an approved program of study consisting of a minimum of 53 semester credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree, the successful passing of a doctoral comprehensive examination upon completion of the course work, the approval of a dissertation proposal submitted by the candidate on the planned research for the dissertation, and the approval and successful defense of the dissertation in an oral examination conducted as specified by university procedures.

Programme Structure

Research Areas

Acoustics and Wave Propagation

Advanced and Nonlinear Dynamics

Aerospace Engineering

Clean Energy Production and Use

Computational Methods (FEM and CFD)

Electronic Packaging

HVAC and Refrigeration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

53 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 114 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application for graduate admission and application fee

Official transcripts of all undergraduate coursework (Unofficial copies can be used for application review)

Three (3) official letters of recommendation

GRE scores, for applicants to the doctoral program

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20087 USD / year

≈ 20087 USD / year
Out-of-State

20087 USD / year

≈ 20087 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

20087 USD / year

≈ 20087 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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