Overview

Program Highlights

The Textile Engineering and Sciences curriculum emphasizes depth in fundamental textile engineering and science/mechanical engineering disciplines as well as interdisciplinary work and problem-solving.

Develop research in an environment steeped in a rich textile heritage
Further applied research in industry, government or university settings
Contribute original research and scholarly publications in the fiber and textile fields

Careers

It is expected that graduates of the doctoral program at Thomas Jefferson University will pursue careers in basic and applied research in industry, government or university settings. Graduates will contribute original research and scholarly publications in the fiber and textile fields.

Programme Structure

Research:

The doctoral program in Textile Engineering and Science emphasizes not only depth in fundamental textile engineering and science/mechanical engineering disciplines, but also an interdisciplinary approach to understanding technologies in which textile engineers and scientists can and should take a leading role.
It is this combined emphasis on fundamentals, the ability to think and work outside ones area of expertise and the ability to frame complex problems that best defines this doctoral program.
Students will propose a textile engineering and science problem of substance and will then develop a solution. Students must demonstrate the ability to apply scientific principles to meet engineering needs with due regard to social and economic factors and within a reasonable time constraint.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Philadelphia, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are required to hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent upon evaluation of international transcripts prior to the start of the program.
Master's degrees in engineering or technical textile programs are preferred, but we will also consider graduate degrees from alternative disciplines.
A minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA is recommended
Applicants are required to submit an official transcript for their highest earned degree.
Personal statement, résumé and letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12807 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12807 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12807 USD / year

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Living costs

Philadelphia

United States

1313 - 2284 USD / month

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