Overview

Features

The small and select student body makes it possible to give careful attention to program selection and fosters opportunities for informal and intellectual interaction with the faculty. This is an outstanding feature of our program at the University of Pennsylvania, which is reflected in the fact that many of our Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics Ph.D. students have gone for successful academic careers.

The informal dimensions of the graduate experience include weekly seminars with guest speakers and our own Ph.D. students. Social, cultural and athletic activities are sponsored by the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association (MEGA) and these provide opportunities for relaxation and fellowship and for informal discussion of a wide range of subjects with the faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and Techniques of Applied Math
Elasticity and Micromechanics of Materials
Continuum Mechanics
Advanced Dynamics
Thermodynamics: Foundations, Energy, Materials
Transport Processes
Advanced Robotics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Physics Mechanical Engineering View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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100

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Out-of-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44792 USD / year

≈ 44792 USD / year

Additional Details

Most of our PhD programs are fully funded, meaning the program will pay for your tuition and fees, as well as provide you with a minimum stipend of $39,425.

Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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