Overview

The Mechanical Engineering Department at University of Nevada, Reno represents one of the broadest areas within engineering.

Features

Graduate students are exposed to fundamental and emerging research topics that reflect the diversity of our faculty's research interests and potential applications.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

In the Ph.D. program, you work closely with a thesis advisor to determine your course of study and dissertation topic.

Near the end of your first year of coursework, you must pass a qualifying examination to demonstrate mastery of a wide range of topics in mechanical engineering.

Next, you establish a dissertation committee to aid your progress.

You are required to take a comprehensive examination, during which you are examined on both your completed work and your proposed work towards completing your dissertation.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reno, United States

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering View 114 other PhDs in Mechanical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum GPA: M.S. 3.0 Ph.D. 3.25

GRE strongly recommended

Minimum TOEFL: 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT)

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Reno

United States

860 - 1230 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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