Overview

About the program

The goal of the Mechanical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh is to develop the student for the rigorous career demands of engineering research either in the industrial or academic fields.

The student is educated at the pioneering edge of technical, management, systems design, and decision-making concepts. This work requires a strong background in mathematics and one of the specialty areas of mechanical engineering.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Processing of Materials
Nanomechanics, Materials and Device
Computational Materials Science
Robot Modeling and Control
Nonlinear Dynamical Systems
Mechanical Vibrations
Applied Solid Mechanics
Advanced Dynamics
Fracture Mechanics for Product Design and Manufacturing
Composite Materials Design and Applications
Quantum Mechanics for Engineers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form
Personal statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51926 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51926 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

30028 USD / year

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Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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