Overview

Tailor your educational experience by selecting from a wide array of courses such as basic acoustics, physical acoustics, underwater acoustics, signal processing, optics, medical ultrasonics, aeroacoustics, vibrations, wave propagation, speech, physiological acoustics, psychoacoustics, and thermoacoustics.

Features

Acoustics students at Pennsylvania State University have access to state-of-the-art facilities outfitted with an array of hardware and software to enable research and study. Many of our students spend the majority of their time in the Applied Science Building, home of the program, and Research Building West.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Signal Analysis for Acoustics and Vibration
Experimental Techniques in Acoustics
Digital Signal Processing
Electroacoustic Transducers
Acoustics in Fluid Media
Acoustical Data Measurement and Analysis
Sound-Structure Interaction
Stress Waves in Solids
Signal Analysis for Acoustics and Vibration
Noise Control Engineering
Physical Principles in Biomedical Ultrasonics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

21 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Physics Sound Engineering View 5 other PhDs in Sound Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students should hold a bachelor's degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, or a closely related field that would provide substantial preparation in mathematics (a minimum of two semesters of calculus-based physics and mathematics to include complex variables and differential equations).
In addition, an undergraduate knowledge of statics and dynamics, linear algebra, and electronic circuit analysis, and the ability to use mathematical analysis software is expected.
An individual with nontechnical background may also apply, but acceptance will depend significantly on the applicant's undergraduate background and motives to pursue advanced study in acoustics.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores will be considered if provided, but they are neither required nor expected.

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

14196 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14196 USD / year

≈ 14196 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8064 USD / year

≈ 8064 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 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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Scholarships Information

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