: Fourier Transforms & Complex Variables
: Statistical Methods in Engineering : Math for Machine Learning
: Methods in Applied Mathematics I : Game-theoretic Design, Learning and Engineering
: Operations Research : Optimization Methods for Engineering Applications
: Computational Methods for Partial Differential Equations I
: Bayesian Statistical Modeling & Computation
: Applied Machine Learning : High-dimensional Sensing and Learning (HdSL)
: Decision-Making under Uncertainty
: Methods in Applied Mathematics II
: Nonlinear Systems
: Computational Methods for Partial Differential Equations II
: Topics in Computational Science
Other courses may be accepted towards the applied mathematics requirement with prior program plan approval.
Students can choose any graduate course leading to acquiring breadth of knowledge in engineering sciences
Students can choose courses in the student's area of research to increase depth of knowledge and expertise. These courses should be selected in concert with the thesis advisor.
: Seminar on Science, Technology & Society (28 sessions)
: PhD Professional Workshops (1 term)
: Research-in-Progress Workshop (annually)
: Responsible & Ethical Conduct of Research (1 term)
In addition, PhD students also take on a multi-year research project, usually as part of a larger multidisciplinary project. Engineering research at Dartmouth reflects our belief that innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines and our emphasis on addressing areas of critical human need. PhD students work closely with their faculty advisor who is sponsoring their research to identify and further define their research focus.
All PhD students, upon matriculation, are required to attend a series of workshops in ethics and sign a statement that they agree to abide by the honor principles established by Dartmouth. See Graduate Academic and Conduct Regulations for a full statement of academic honor.
Students in the PhD program are expected to spend at least nine terms in residence, three of which will take place after successfully completing the oral qualifying examination. Students who are registered and enrolled in two or more courses per term(or ENGG 298) are considered full-time and as being "in residence." Students typically take approximately four to five years to complete the requirements for the PhD.
The PhD program can also be undertaken part-time: students interested in this option should contact the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education .
See PhD Innovation Program Requirements for details.
During the first year of the PhD program, you will prepare for formal candidacy by taking courses and participating in faculty-directed research projects . See notes for new PhD students (.pdf) and the Typical Thayer PhD Process (.pdf) . Each student works with a faculty advisor and two additional Thayer faculty members. This group helps each student develop a first-year program of study, which the student submits to the Thayer Registrar during the first week of the term .
A typical first-year program of study includes:
During the student’s first term, the faculty helps the student develop a full program plan to fulfill the PhD requirements, which the student submits to the Thayer Registrar before the beginning of the second term . The remaining PhD coursework and research program plan includes the rest of the required engineering courses, plus participation in the following seminars and workshops:
Each PhD student has a faculty advisor who aids the student in developing their course of study, which is submitted to and approved by the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs during the student’s first term of residency. A student’s faculty advisor also supervises the student’s research and typically serves as chair of their thesis committee. Students can be co-advised by multiple faculty members.
At the end of each year, students meet with their faculty advisor to review grades, goals, achievements and future plans in research, formal coursework, and extracurricular activities. This meeting, and a corresponding written report, is required for every year that a student remains registered in the PhD program.
Following the first-year meeting, before the fall of second year, the advisor provides the Thayer Registrar a written report describing a student's annual performance.
Following a positive outcome of this first annual meeting, the student is expected to complete the oral qualifier examination before the end of the Fall term.
The second annual meeting should occur at the end of the student's second year, and a successful outcome of this would allow the student to progress to the PhD thesis proposal presentation before the end of the third year.
Students who are not progressing in a normal manner are transferred to the MS program with the understanding that they may later request to be reconsidered as PhD candidates.
Prior to advancement to candidacy, students must:
Once advanced to PhD candidacy, students work with a special advisory committee to make sure that all degree requirements are met.
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Knowledge of the principles and methods of engineering, applied science, and applied mathematics underlying the anticipated thesis research | Coursework and oral qualifying examination | |
Knowledge of one or more areas outside of or secondary to the candidate’s main area of specialization | Program of study or presentation of research proposal or a project in an area outside the main area of specialization | |
Ability to develop resources in chosen area of research | ENGG 197: PhD Professional Workshops | |
Mastery of knowledge in the chosen area of research | Presentation of a thesis proposal and a program of study | |
Significant contribution to engineering knowledge combined with professional expertise in the chosen area of study | Presentation at a professional meeting, manuscript accepted for publication, dissertation, and oral defense |
The oral qualifying exam ( ENGG 194 ), a set of questions put forward by an oral examination committee to the candidate, normally takes place before or during the fifth term of the student's program, or in exceptional circumstances early in the sixth term. The exam is open to the faculty, but not to the general public.
The committee tests the candidate's knowledge of principles and methods underlying the field in which advanced work is to be performed. The exam covers material selected by the candidate's advisor in consultation with the examining committee and includes coverage of mathematical techniques appropriate to the research area. The examination committee consists of four members—the Chair plus three Dartmouth faculty examiners, with at least two of the examiners from Thayer. A Thayer faculty member other than the student's advisor chairs the committee. This chair is assigned by the director of the MS and PhD programs.
The structure of the preparation for the exam is flexible. The student prepares a description of the planned exam, obtains approval of their advisor and two additional committee members, and then submits the proposal to the director of the MS and PhD programs. The director of the MS and PhD programs assigns a fourth committee member to serve as the Chair and approves the proposal. The student then submits the completed proposal to the Thayer Registrar (103 MacLean or [email protected] ) at least one month prior to the exam date .
The examination committee gives the student a pass, fail, or conditional pass result. Students who fail may retake the oral examination—one time only—within the following three months. Upon passage of the exam or fulfillment of the conditions of the conditional pass (before the assigned deadline) and with a letter of support from the advisor, the student is admitted to PhD candidacy pending a vote by the Thayer faculty.
The faculty advisor helps the candidate plan a demonstration of technical breadth, which is approved by the Senior Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs. The plan details one of the following options:
The candidate demonstrates professional competence by completing ENGG 197 : PhD Professional Workshops, which is offered each Winter term by the faculty and outside experts. The workshop emphasizes skills in completing competitive proposals, business funding, patenting, research team organization, teaching, résumé and CV creation, and job search techniques. Each candidate completes a competitive research proposal or a business plan for critique by two expert referees selected from among faculty, outside experts, and/or corporate representatives. Candidates who have submitted a competitive research proposal to a funding agency or a business plan to a venture capitalist or financial institution prior to completing the workshop may petition to have the proposal or business plan fulfill this requirement.
The candidate demonstrates mastery of an area of specialization by writing and defending a thesis proposal within the first 18 months of candidacy. A thesis committee, approved by the director of the PhD program, advises the candidate on the proposed thesis research and administers the defense of the thesis proposal defense.
The PhD examination committee consists of a minimum of three full-time Dartmouth faculty members of which a minimum of two must be from Thayer (including the dissertation advisor) and an external member with a faculty equivalent research appointment outside of Dartmouth is optional, but not required. Note that although optional at the proposal stage, an external member is required for the final thesis committee and defense. The external member may participate in meetings in person or via video conference. The candidate's proposal—a presentation of the proposed thesis research—explains the scope and importance of the proposed research and plans for its completion. The defense presentation should be understandable, at least in a general way, to students and faculty not in the subject area.
Two weeks before the defense, candidates must:
Students who do not pass may be permitted to present the proposal again—one time only—within the following three months.
Candidates demonstrate their significant contribution to engineering knowledge and professional expertise in the chosen area of study by performing original research. The PhD examination committee consists of a minimum of three full-time Dartmouth faculty members of which a minimum of two must be from Thayer (including the dissertation advisor) and an external member with a faculty equivalent research appointment outside of Dartmouth. The external member may participate in meetings in person or via video conference. The research is reviewed through all of the following means:
A PDF of the final dissertation, including a cover sheet signed by the thesis committee, must be submitted to the Thayer Registrar for archiving. Copyright to the dissertation is held by the Trustees of Dartmouth College.
PhD students typically enter with full support from either a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) or an external fellowship.
Tuition for the academic year is covered by a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA), which includes instruction, insurance coverage, use of instructional facilities, and healthcare service through the College infirmary.
Students admitted with a GRA receive a monthly stipend. The stipend amount for the 2024-2025 academic year is $3,916.67 per month ($47,000 per year).
Students who obtain an external fellowship that fully funds their PhD—such as from NSF, DOD, NASA, or DOE—will receive an additional yearly stipend from Thayer for the duration of their PhD.
PhD students typically enter with full funding support from either a GRA or an external fellowship. GRAs, funded by contract research, are available to well-qualified candidates enrolled in degree programs with thesis requirements. Most PhD funding includes full tuition cost coverage plus a monthly stipend. GRAs also include health care coverage for those who opt for college insurance. As with all graduate students, Thayer's commitment to financial assistance will continue as long as a student remains in good academic standing and is making normal progress in fulfilling degree requirements.
Dartmouth is currently in the process of implementing GRA updates associated with the Dartmouth and Gold-UE Collective Bargaining Agreement . Additional details will be provided as they become available.
There are a number of scholarship, fellowship & grant programs offering financial awards that are available to PhD graduate students.
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You will work toward a degree in one of six subjects— Applied Mathematics ; Applied Physics ; Computational Science & Engineering ; Computer Science ; Data Science —and Engineering Sciences, which includes Bioengineering , Electrical Engineering , Environmental Science and Engineering , and Materials Science & Mechanical Engineering . SEAS also offers a master's in design engineering jointly with the Harvard Graduate School of Design* and an MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences program ** jointly with Harvard Business School. PhD, SM, and ME students study primarily with SEAS faculty and are enrolled in and receive their degree from the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS).
You may also pursue collaborative options through the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics program, which is part of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology , and supplement your studies by cross-registering in other Harvard graduate schools or at MIT.
Graduates of the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have gone on to found their own startups and work at some of the world's largest companies such as Intel, Tesla, Microsoft, Merck, IBM, McKinsey & Company, Amazon, JP Morgan, NASA, Google, and Apple. Others have gone on to academic careers with faculty appointments at MIT, Princeton, Columbia, Yale, Stanford, Imperial College-London, and Harvard.
Additional information on the graduate program is available from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), and requirements for the degree are detailed in Policies .
*Prospective students who are interested in the master in design engineering degree program apply through the Harvard Graduate School of Design.
**Prospective students who are interested in the MS/MBA: Engineering Sciences degree program apply through Harvard Business School.
***Prospective students who are interested in the Quantum Science and Engineering degree apply to Harvard Griffin GSAS through the Quantum Science and Engineering Program.
Please review the admissions requirements and other information before applying. You can find degree program-specific admissions requirements below and access additional guidance on applying from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS).
Applicants typically have bachelor’s degrees in the natural sciences, mathematics, computer science, or engineering. In the application for admission, select “Engineering and Applied Sciences” as your degree program choice and your degree and area of interest from the “Area of Study“ drop down. PhD applicants must complete the Supplemental SEAS Application Form as part of the online application process.
Standardized tests.
GRE General: Not Accepted
Harvard College students may apply to the AB/SM program , which enables them to earn a master’s degree in applied mathematics, applied physics, computational science and engineering, computer science, or engineering sciences while simultaneously completing their AB degree. Students interested in applying for the AB/SM should contact the Office of Undergraduate Education at Harvard College about eligibility.
Admissions to the AB/SM in Computational Science and Engineering has been paused; the program will not be accepting applications for fall 2025. All other AB/SM programs will be accepting applications.
If you are also applying to the Medical Engineering and Medical Physics program, please review their admissions instructions . By December 15, you must send a PDF of your completed Harvard Griffin GSAS application to [email protected] .
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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty.
CEE focuses on developing future leaders for the engineering profession, for academia, and for applying engineering methods in the broader societal context. CEE conducts cutting-edge research, defining what constitutes the evolving domain of civil and environmental engineering.
We offer both Master's (the Master of Science and the Master of Engineering ) and Doctoral degree programs. We support seven programs of study for the MS and the PhD, each of which has its own prerequisites for admission and degree requirements. CEE offers two programs of study for the MEng. CEE also offers three concurrent degree programs and two certificate programs.
This professional degree emphasizes solving technical, sociological, environmental, and economic problems involved in the design, construction, and operation of engineering structures, processes, and equipment. Studies include courses in the engineering sciences necessary to the engineering interpretation of the latest scientific developments. Courses in design, operation, humanities, and economics provide a basis for the analysis and solution of problems in professional engineering.
Students in this degree program select either a concentration in Systems (Civil Systems) or Transportation Engineering (see above descriptions). There are options for either full-time or part-time enrollment.
CEEs MEng program is offered in conjunction with the Fung Institute for Engineering Leadership .
These degrees emphasize the application of the natural sciences to the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, and the life sciences are normally included in a program that incorporates the engineering systems approach for analysis of problems.
Students in these degree programs select one of the following seven concentrations:
1. Construction Systems: Construction is a large, vital, and exciting field now disrupted by deep technology like AI, robotics, embedded sensors and nano-materials. The industry is reshaping itself for example by increased use of modular and off-site production with radically new supply chains, virtualization and development of digital twins, and innovative management thinking such as Lean Construction.This program will educate you to lead tomorrows automation of the construction industry.
You will learn to leverage these disruptions to realize the next generation of adaptable, resilient, sustainable smart buildings and infrastructure. We teach construction systems as a computational and management science, integrating technology with applications for example to realize state-of-the-art structural and geotechnical designs, to launch you as a technologist, entrepreneur, researcher, academic, or management professional geared to drive construction industry transformation.
Our curriculum includes:
Construction viewed as a socio-technical system including its data science, optimization, and simulation aspects,
Construction viewed as a project-based production system including its organizational, financial, planning, control, legal, and contractual aspects,
Integration with structural and geotechnical design,
Technology including the use of robots, cloud computing, machine learning, sensing, scanning, and information modeling such as BIM and VDC,
Large-scale systems thinking including societal-scale mobility, energy flows, and urban forms,
The freedom to take courses in other disciplines.
Our graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in tech companies, consulting, design, building, transportation, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area the center of major local, national, and international construction activity our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from residential-, commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
2. Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate: Energy, climate, and infrastructure systems are closely tied together, and these connections manifest in many forms. Our society cannot function without energy and infrastructure systems. Energy systems with the lowest possible greenhouse gas footprint are a key to mitigating climate change. Civil infrastructure systems are a backbone of society, and they are also major users of energy that needs to be reduced for a more sustainable development.
The objective of the Energy, Civil Infrastructure and Climate (ECIC) Program is to educate a cadre of professionals who will be able to analyze from engineering, environmental, economic, and management perspectives complex problems such as energy efficiency of buildings, environmentally informed design of transportation systems, embodied energy of construction materials, electricity from renewable sources, and biofuels, and address such overarching societal problems as mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation of infrastructure to a changing climate. ECIC also promotes research at the intersection of energy, infrastructure and climate science.
3. Engineering and Project Management: The Engineering and Project Management (E&PM) Program educates professionals to become leaders in managing projects and companies in Architecture-Engineering-Construction (AEC) and in other industries. E&PM graduates find a wide range of employment opportunities in private industry and in the public sector, for example in engineering consulting-, building-, transportation-, and industrial construction firms, as well as in public- and private owner organizations, both domestically as well as internationally.
As infrastructure systems become more complex, tomorrow's industry leaders must add innovative management thinking to a solid foundation in design and construction. The E&PM Program is uniquely specialized in teaching and researching such new management concepts as Lean Construction, Cost and Schedule Forensics, and Sustainability Engineering. Our teaching and research emphasizes new concepts, technologies, developments, and techniques applicable to both domestic and international project and corporate management. The Program emphasizes the interrelationships of all life-cycle components: planning, design,manufacturing, construction, operation, maintenance, and re-purposing/decommissioning.
As we are located in the San Francisco Bay Area-the center of major local, national, and international project management and construction activity-our Program is strongly interlinked with industry. Our class projects and research leverage the ability to go observe as well as study specific local and international projects. We draw on examples from commercial building-, industrial-, and heavy/civil construction throughout our curriculum. We also invite industry practitioners to present guest lectures describing industry challenges and solutions.
4. Environmental Engineering: Management of environmental resources to protect human health and the systems that support life is one of the biggest challenges facing modern society. In recognition of the interdisciplinary nature of these challenges, Berkeley's Environmental Engineering Program provides you with the education needed to address current and future environmental issues. Graduate coursework and research is focused in three Areas of Emphasis :
You are encouraged to develop a broad set of problem-solving skills through courses and research in related fields such as:
5. GeoSystems : The GeoSystems Program encompasses a broad area of teaching and research in geotechnical and geological engineering, environmental geotechnics, and applied geophysics. The focus is on the evaluation of engineering properties of geologic materials and on providing engineering solutions for dealing with geologic environment and processes, and natural hazards.
To this end we pursue studies of the mechanical behavior of soil and rock masses, laboratory and field characterization of material properties, development and application of geophysical techniques for site and subsurface characterization, development of advanced analysis methods, and evaluation of static and dynamic (seismic) performance of soil deposits, earth structures, and underground space.
The GeoSystems graduate program has a long tradition of excellence and its graduates are leaders in the industry and academia. The strength and breadth of Berkeley's GeoSystems is enhanced by close ties with faculty in other areas of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences. Close interaction of the faculty with consulting companies and practitioners also provides opportunity for exposure to the state-of-the-art practice through invited lectures and site visits to ongoing engineering projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Due to the broad interdisciplinary nature of the field we welcome students with a wide range of backgrounds in Engineering and Earth Sciences.
6. Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials: CEE's Structural Engineering, Mechanics, and Materials (SEMM) Program has an international reputation for excellence. Many of the fundamental developments underlying the state-of-the-art in structural engineering, mechanics, and materials were pioneered by SEMM faculty and students. This tradition of excellence continues today through vigorous programs of basic and applied research, and careful attention to instruction.
The active involvement of SEMM faculty in the forefront of research projects and in the solution of challenging real world engineering problems results in an instructional program that is up-to-date and relevant. SEMM offers excellent opportunities for study and research leading to advanced degrees in the areas of structural analysis and design, mechanics of structures and solids, and materials in structures and construction.
The curriculum provides a strong basis for advanced professional practice, research, or teaching. Programs of study can be tailored easily to fit individual needs and interests, whether broad-based and multidisciplinary, or narrowly focused and highly technical. Graduates from the SEMM Program have gone on to become world leaders in private practice, government service, education, and research.
7. Systems (Civil Systems): The focus of the Systems Engineering Program (Systems) is understanding complex large-scale systems and developing tools for their design and operation. Such systems encompass built elements in the broad sense (infrastructures transportation, structures, etc.), societal systems (social networks, populations enterprises), and natural systems (land water, air). These systems are at the core of Civil and Environmental Engineering of the 21st Century.
The understanding of how such systems work requires knowledge about the constitutive laws that govern them, such as traffic flow, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and smart networks. It also requires an understanding of the theoretical paradigms that are used to model, control and optimize such systems. These include the theories of computation, control theory, optimization, behavioral economics, sensor networks, statistics, and signal processing.
In response to these challenges, the Systems Program provides courses that cover both field knowledge and technical/theoretical tools. This is reflected in the curriculum. We offer masters and doctoral degree programs providing the key skills, e.g., technological, mathematical, or social scientific, as well as the knowledge for a broad range of engineering domains. Our graduates lead the next generation of research, start-ups, industrial corporations, and public-sector organizations.
8. Transportation Engineering: Graduate study in transportation at the University of California, Berkeley prepares you for a professional, teaching, and research career. Emphasis is on the acquisition of advanced knowledge concerning planning, design, operations, maintenance, rehabilitation, performance, and evaluation of transportation systems, including their economic and public policy aspects. The program stresses development of analytic, problem-solving, design, and management skills suitable for public and private sector professional work.
Transportation Engineering faculty with diverse backgrounds and research interests, including emeriti professors, teach transportation courses. In addition, faculty from City and Regional Planning , Economics , Industrial Engineering and Operations Research , Business Administration , Political Science , and other departments offer courses related to transportation.
Students also have the opportunity to work and interact with research staff at the Institute of Transportation Studies .
Students in the PhD program have the option of pursuing a designated emphasis (DE) to supplement their study.
The concurrent degree program is a formal arrangement of two existing, but separate, master's degree programs, which result in the students earning two masters degrees. CEE offers the following concurrent degree programs:
For further information regarding these programs, please see the department's website .
Certificate in Engineering and Business for Sustainability: The Engineering and Business for Sustainability (EBS) Certificate Program trains UC Berkeley graduate students to understand the complexity and urgency of their role in engineering, business, and environmental management, and to work across boundaries to achieve sustainable solutions to pressing societal problems. This program allows students to tap into multidisciplinary educational resources from the College of Engineering , Haas School of Business , Energy and Resources Group , Goldman School of Public Policy , College of Natural Resources , and the School of Public Health , to learn how to have a lasting beneficial impact on the global environment. This program is open to all Berkeley graduate students who meet the EBS Certificate course requirements. For further information regarding this program, see the department's website .
Certificate in Intelligent Transportation Systems: Jointly sponsored by CEE, the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, this program is designed to assist students in studying ITS in a systematic and focused way. Faculty advisers help students design a personalized study program to meet their goals. For more information regarding this program, see the department's website .
Berkeley Ph.D. students are eligible to pursue a Designated Emphasis as part of their doctoral studies. Common Designated Emphases for CEE doctoral students include:
A designated emphasis is a specialization, such as a new method of inquiry or an important field of application, which is relevant to two or more existing doctoral degree programs. You are required to complete the academic work in the area of specialization and all the requirements of the doctoral program. You must be admitted to the DE before taking the qualifying examination. A complete list of Designated Emphases is here .
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The Ph.D. degree is intended primarily for students who desire a career in research, advanced development, or teaching; for this type of work, a broad background in mathematics and the engineering sciences, together with intensive study and research experience in a specialized area, are the necessary requisites.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is conferred on candidates who have demonstrated to the satisfaction of their department or school
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There are many reasons why someone might want to study Engineering at a university in the USA . Here are just a few:
The following tables give the 10 top universities in the USA for Engineering , according to global and local university rankings. It can show you which American universities are amongst the best in the world - and help you compare institutions on an international level.
This information is based on the latest rankings tables, researched and published by Times Higher Education , QS and Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) .
Each ranking system uses its own methodology, with different factors having more or less influence on a university's result.
Our guide has more information on how to use international rankings to decide on the best research universities for PhD study .
University | USA Rank | Global Rank |
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Stanford University | 1 | 2 |
University of California, Berkeley | 2 | 6 |
Harvard University | 3 | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4 | 3 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 5 | 21 |
Princeton University | 6 | 8 |
University of Tennessee-Knoxville | 7 | 126-150 |
Georgia Institute of Technology | 8 | 12 |
University of California, Los Angeles | 9 | 17 |
University of California, Santa Barbara | 10 | 46 |
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The Times Higher Education rankings are strong in academic focus and diverse teaching metrics, but do not include employer-specific metrics. Additionally, the rankings may not include all specialist institutions.
University | USA Rank | Global Rank |
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Stanford University | 1 | 1 |
University of California, Berkeley | 2 | 2 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 3 | 4 |
Cornell University | 4 | =7 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 | =9 |
Drexel University | 6 | 11 |
Princeton University | 7 | =12 |
University of Washington | 8 | 14 |
Harvard University | 9 | =17 |
Brown University | 10 | =27 |
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The QS World University Rankings are designed to meet the needs of prospective students, with more weight given to student-centric metrics such as staff/student ratio, international recruitment and employer opinion. The rankings are balanced between qualitative and quantitative data, but give less weight to research than some other rankings.
University | USA Rank | Global Rank |
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Purdue University - West Lafayette | 1 | 51-75 |
Georgia Institute of Technology | 2 | 51-75 |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 3 | 76-100 |
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | 4 | 76-100 |
Texas A&M University | 5 | 8 |
Pennsylvania State University - University Park | 6 | 101-150 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 7 | 25 |
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 8 | 101-150 |
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What follows on this page is an overview of all Ph.D. programs at the School; additional information and guidance can be found on the Graduate Policies pages.
Harvard PhD students may choose to pursue these additional aspects:
SEAS PhD students may apply to participate in the Health Sciences and Technology graduate program with Harvard Medical School and MIT. Please check with the HST program for details on eligibility (e.g., only students in their G1 year may apply) and the application process.
The Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering are identical; students may choose for themselves the appellation they prefer. This traditional, research-based doctoral degree program provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, as well as an intensive research experience.
The Doctor of Science and the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering are identical degree programs. Degree candidates may choose to be called a “doctor of philosophy” or a “doctor of science”.
The departmental biology requirement is fulfilled by completing an undergraduate subject equivalent to MIT 7.01x, either at MIT or at your undergraduate institution. Examples of minor programs for some recent doctoral students include applied mathematics, control theory, physical, organic or analytical chemistry, mechanical structure, power systems, process metallurgy, nuclear engineering, management, economics, music, ancient history and philosophy.
The normal duration of the degree program is five to six years. (Including an intermediate M.S. CEP degree normally has little effect on the duration.) A master’s degree is not required for entrance into the doctoral program, nor is the M.S. CEP required.
For incoming, first-year graduate students, academic advisors are members of the Committee for Graduate Students. When you select a research topic and begin your thesis, the research supervisor becomes your academic advisor. In general, students choose research advisors at the end of their first Fall semester at MIT. Should you wish to choose a research advisor from a department other than Chemical Engineering, you will also need to choose a co-advisor from the Chemical Engineering faculty.
Prior to Registration Day (Fall and Spring semesters), your subject selection must first be approved by your advisor before the Graduate Officer can authorize registration on Registration Day. Advisor approval should also be obtained for any subsequent subject add/drop actions during the term (no additional authorization by the Graduate Officer is required).
Johns Hopkins University’s Doctor of Engineering program provides professional engineers with the advanced technical expertise they need to succeed in industry and the public sector.
The core of the Doctor of Engineering program is students’ selection of and dedication to a project that directly applies to their current company or agency.
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Graduates of the Doctor of Engineering program are more highly trained, creative employees.
You can apply to our PhD program with a master’s or just a bachelor’s degree, and our PhD students receive full funding, which includes a tuition waiver, monthly living stipend, and health insurance. Find out why you should get a PhD at Michigan .
All of our departments offer doctorate degrees, and we also have interdisciplinary PhD programs that help you make the most of broad expertise at the university.
See what we offer in the Engineering Course Guide and Bulletin.
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) : Full-time five-year research-based program. Develops skills that apply to careers both inside and outside academia. We provide all PhD students with a tuition waiver, stipend and health insurance.
Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing (DEng) : Graduate professional degree for students who have already earned both a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree in any engineering or business discipline. Details in Michigan Engineering Course Guide and Bulletin .
Earning a doctorate will mean that you have expert-level knowledge in your chosen field. Our Ph. D. students are passionate about a particular subject and are ready to exponentially expand their understanding of that topic through research.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, doctoral degree holders earned a salary over 20% higher than those with a bachelor’s degree. Along with earning a higher salary, there are a number of employment opportunities afforded to Ph.D.’s that bachelor’s and master’s degree holders would not qualify for.
As a top engineering student, you’ll have many choices with regards to the institution for your doctoral program. So, why get a Ph.D. from Michigan Engineering?
In addition to world-class research, faculty, and facilities, Michigan Engineering offers a unique interdisciplinary experience for our doctoral students. Coupled with our vast alumni base and commitment to DEI, we offer our graduate students a unique, well-rounded educational experience.
With 19 nationally recognized schools and colleges, U-M has the best possible environment for integrating expertise across disciplines. In fact, most faculty in engineering have adjunct appointments with multiple departments and schools.
Where are our industries converging? What’s next in technology and theory? This chord diagram highlights the current trends and challenges in engineering along with the degrees that focus on each of these areas.
Best options for non-engineering prospective students Don’t have an engineering degree but would like a Ph.D. in engineering? We have great options! The chord diagram below represents 5 years of data on “non-engineering” students from various disciplines who have been accepted into doctoral programs in the College of Engineering.
Check with the graduate coordinator in the engineering department of interest to determine if you qualify for their doctoral program.
My advisors have not only encouraged me, but have expected me to work with an interdisciplinary dissertation committee so that I can pursue my research at the intersection of society, engineering, and design. Grace Burleson Design Science Ph.D. Candidate
College of Engineering alumni can be found in all over of the world! Join an alumni base of more than 85k passionate alumni who all do remarkable work. Some of the colleges’ alumni include former astronaut James McDvitt, Google’s co-founder Larry Page, and Katie Bouman, developer of the algorithm used to filter the first images taken of a black hole.
Join the College of Engineering LinkedIn page to stay connected to all things Michigan Engineering. We know how much our alumni strive to make a real difference in everyday life and here you can leverage an amazing global community and make an impact on the world.
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Ann Arbor has almost anything you could want, has a fair amount of people, but also has a small-town feel. The mashup of everyday people and academia makes for a very interesting atmosphere. Wami O. Robotics Ph.D. Candidate
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The success of this research goes a long way in making a positive impact on our community.
My focus is aerospace material research. Our lab provides us with all the resources for materials characterization, testing, and integration to do advanced aerospace structural and multifunctional materials research. Special electron microscope imaging facilities provide us with world-class capabilities for analyzing the nano-scale structure of materials. Ruowen T. Aerospace Ph.D. Candidate
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As an applicant, you will be interacting with both offices. Your graduate studies and research will be done within the College of Engineering, and the Rackham Graduate School help admit, manage, and confer most graduate degrees throughout the university.*
*the exception is the Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing (DEng) which is admitted, managed, and conferred by the College of Engineering.
Rackham Graduate School is committed to fostering a vibrant and diverse student community while preparing students for a wide variety of career options. This includes innovative professional development offerings, consultation services, support for well-being, funding for research and conference travel, and more. No matter what degree or field you might be pursuing, Rackham offers resources and assistance to support you at every stage of your graduate education. Mike Solomon Dean, Rackham Graduate School Vice Provost for Academic Affairs–Graduate Studies
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Whether you're in the mood for a low-key atmosphere and a beer or a wild night at a loud club you'll find it in A2.
From hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing on the Huron River, to cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and ice skating in the cooler months, there’s plenty to do in A2.
A2 area is championed for its globally-inspired cultural offerings and is home to renowned art galleries, museums, and theatrical and musical organizations.
Ann Arbor has all of the cultural aspects of a large city while maintaining a small-town vibe. I am part of the U-M cycling team, nordic team, triathlon team, and the Ann Arbor Velo Club. I love biking the dirt roads, through the farms that are less than 10 miles from campus. Elizabeth C. Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering Ph.D. Candidate
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The University of Cambridge Department of Engineering is one of the leading centres of engineering in the world, renowned for both its teaching and its research. Since its foundation in 1875, it has grown to become the largest department in the University, and the largest integrated engineering department in the UK, with approximately 150 faculty, 260 contract research staff and research fellows, 1,000 postgraduate students, and 1,200 undergraduates.
By the end of the PhD, students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of engineering. At the same time, the Department expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an academic or a non-academic career.
The Department of Engineering offers PhD studies in a wide variety of subjects. The Department is broadly divided into six Research Divisions, the strategic aims of which are broadly described below:
Building on research in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics to develop a systems view of energy generation and utilisation, particularly in the ground and air transport, to mitigate environmental impact. This Division's research focus includes acoustics, aerodynamics, combustion, energy use and generation, fluid mechanics and turbomachinery.
Pursuing fundamental electrical, electronic and photonic research at the material, device and system levels with a focus on creating integrated solutions in the fields of nanotechnology, sensing, energy generation, energy conversion, displays and communications. The research in this division covers all aspects of electrical engineering from the nano-scale to heavy-duty power applications.
Extending fundamental and applied research in mechanics, materials, bio-mechanics and design, exploiting cross-disciplinary partnerships across the University; and building on existing strengths to develop excellence in bioengineering and healthcare systems research.
Advancing the mechanics of civil and structural engineering systems within the broader context of the design, construction and operation of sustainable infrastructure and the stewardship of Earth's resources and environment.
Developing a new understanding of manufacturing technology, operations, strategy and policy, in close partnership with industry, in order to improve industrial performance.
Developing fundamental theory and applications relating to the generation, distribution, analysis and use of information in engineering and biological systems.
It is not necessary to have a Master's degree to gain entry to the PhD; applicants can apply on the basis of their undergraduate degree (subject to international students meeting the minimum criteria for postgraduate entry to the University). Students applying with a taught Master's degree from Cambridge are expected to have achieved a mark of at least 70% overall on their programme.
The Postgraduate Virtual Open Days will be taking place in early November. These are great opportunities to ask questions to admissions staff and academics, explore the Colleges virtually, and to find out more about courses, the application process and funding opportunities. Visit the Postgraduate Open Day page for more details.
See further the Postgraduate Admissions Events pages for other events relating to Postgraduate study, including study fairs, visits and international events.
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Thank you for your interest in MIT BE – we want to receive your application! This page explains the application process and provides information specific to our program that you may use to strengthen your application. Our evaluation process begins with your electronic application folder and proceeds through an on-site interview.
We believe that our diverse, welcoming, and collaborative community fosters the most effective environment for training students to conduct world-class research. To maintain and further strengthen our culture, we depend on continuing to receive applications representing a broad range of academic and personal backgrounds. From 2019-2022, we invited applicants from 64 different undergraduate institutions holding and expecting bachelors degrees in many different disciplines to interview for admission. Of applicants invited to interview from 2019-2022, about 52% self-identified as female, and more than 18% self-identified as underrepresented minorities (as defined by MIT). Many students join the program immediately after completing their undergraduate studies, while others have already received advanced degrees or acquired post-baccalaureate professional experience.
The guidance below is intended to help prospective students understand the aspects of academic preparation and experience that poise applicants for success in our program and how to present this information effectively in their application materials. This guidance is not intended to describe any “ideal” application profile or minimum standards for admission (no quantitative standards exist). Every complete application received is reviewed holistically by BE faculty.
Application to MIT BE is competitive, with fewer than 10% of applicants receiving an offer to interview each year (we offer admission to the majority of interviewees). Applicants holding international undergraduate degrees may apply, and such applicants received about 3% of the interview offers made from 2019-2022. Interview offers are communicated asynchronously to applicants in January and February each year.
Academic preparation. Success in the challenging coursework and research components of the MIT BE PhD program requires a strong academic background in both biology and quantitative engineering or science. While many successful applicants hold undergraduate engineering degrees and have completed substantial coursework in biology, there are many different ways to demonstrate the academic preparation needed. Applicants whose principal degree is quantitative, computational, engineering, or in the physical sciences can bolster their training in biology by taking core biology courses like biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Applicants whose principal degree is in a life science field can acquire quantitative training in courses beyond calculus, biostatistics, and programming/informatics such as differential equations, linear algebra, and advanced courses in probability, statistics, analysis, and computer science.
Understanding that every applicant’s personal and college experience is unique and that grading practices differ, BE has no minimum grade point average (GPA) requirement. We strongly consider the factors other than GPA described on this page in our admissions process. However, most applicants receiving an interview offer have a GPA in the A range (>3.6 on an A = 4.0 scale), and from 2019-2022 the median GPA of interviewees was 3.94. Many applicants with high GPAs do not receive interview invitations, and applicants with GPAs below the A range may be competitive for admission in our holistic evaluation process given other extraordinary aspects of their academic record, experiences, and achievements detailed in their application materials.
Applicant statement. This application component is a free-form opportunity to introduce yourself in writing to the admissions committee, explain your interest in Biological Engineering at MIT, and contextualize other application components including your academic record, research experience, and letters of recommendation. The admissions committee wants to hear why PhD-level training in Biological Engineering under the mentorship of MIT BE faculty is right for you, which research groups you may be interested in joining, how you have prepared to receive PhD training, and how this training may power your aspirations for the future. The MIT BE Communications Lab CommKit has additional content on writing statements of purpose . While not a particular focus of our evaluation, the statement is an opportunity to directly demonstrate your writing skills and attention to detail.
Letters of recommendation provide crucial evidence of research aptitude in successful applications. The most impactful support letters come from your faculty research supervisor(s) who know you well and have substantial experience advising PhD students. Support letters from other research supervisors, academic advisors, or course instructors may also be included. You can find general guidance (not specific to applications to study in the BE PhD program) on requesting letters of recommendation and on support letter content from the Biological Engineering Communication Lab.
To apply , go to the online application and create a user id and password. You do not need to complete the entire application in one sitting. You may begin the application, save it, and return to it at a later time using your user ID and password.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications ahead of the deadline and are responsible for ensuring that all admissions credentials are submitted on time. Your application will not be reviewed until all materials have been received. There is no separate application for financial support; all admitted applicants are offered a full support package.
The BE Department does not require the standardized Graduate Record Examination (GRE) test as part of our application process, but will consider scores if provided by the applicant.
To apply follow these steps.
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IELTS scores should also be electronically sent directly to MIT.
The IELTS is waived for applicants who are citizens of Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, New Zealand, Nigeria, Singapore, or the United Kingdom, or for applicants who have or will earn a BS degree at a US university.
To answer questions related to the application process, the Department will be holding two webinars this fall, the first on September 26 from 2PM – 3:30PM ET and the second on October 21 from 12:30PM – 2PM ET.
Focus on advanced research in technical, environmental, and economic aspects of mineral extraction and processing.
A PhD in Mineral Resource Engineering offers advanced expertise in mining, rock mechanics, and processing techniques, preparing you for leadership roles in industry and academia with a focus on original research and a deep understanding of technical, environmental, and economic aspects of mineral extraction.
This PhD prepares you for careers in mine design, rock mechanics, processing techniques, and drilling engineering, with extensive exposure to original research and a strong industrial and research interest in various mining sectors.
Mining Engineer
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You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Thesis : Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
5 years or longer
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We are seeking a PhD student to work on an interdisciplinary project that uses soft matter physics and material science concepts to develop the next generation of architected bacterial cellulose for fundamental and sustainable applications.
Pressing challenges in climate change require the development of the next generation of renewable materials addressing cooling, CO2 capture and energy production. Bacterial cellulose is a very promising material to be used in a sustainable future because it is purer than plant-extracted cellulose and it is produced in a sustainable way. While this material has already showed promising applications in food, tissue engineering and energy, a fundamental physical understanding of its structural formation, as well as robust processing methods to control its structure across scales, are still missing.
The goal of this project is to develop novel methods to engineer the structure of bacterial cellulose at different length scales (nm-mm) and make functional materials for sustainable applications (such as heat insulators or filters). In particular, we will use the combination of bottom-up approaches (liquid crystal self-assembly and phase separation ) with top-down approaches (3D printing) to carefully control structural features at various length scales. We will then characterize a range of fascinating structure-function relationships of these biomaterials with various techniques. These include confocal microscopy, polarized optical microscopy, tensile tests and X-rays. Finally, we will collaborate with the Digital Building Technologies lab at the Department of Architecture at ETH to explore innovative integrations of biofabricated materials and sustainable buildings.
Curious so are we..
We look forward to receiving your online application with the following documents:
Please note that we exclusively accept applications submitted through our online application portal. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Further information about the group can be found on our website . Questions regarding the position should be directed to Dr. Carla Fernandez-Rico via emial ( [email protected] ).
The earliest start of this position is November 1, 2024 and the latest February 1, 2025.
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At Arup we’re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.
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We’re looking for graduates who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we’d like to hear from you.
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At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
When you start your career with Arup, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality valuable work for our clients. Our inclusive and diverse work environment will allow you to thrive and build your technical, project management and business development skills needed to be successful in our firm. As a Graduate you have the opportunity to attend our Graduate Experience Program giving you the opportunity to meet your peers across the region and learn about our people, projects, and clients through panel discussions, design activities, and networking events.
Seattle Hiring Range – The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Seattle is $71,000 to $78,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Seattle will differ.
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
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Building upon its commitment to foster an inclusive environment and promote the success of underrepresented students, the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This search is for exceptional faculty candidates in all areas of chemical engineering as well as disciplines related to chemical and biomolecular engineering.
Candidates whose technical interests complement and augment the Department’s existing strengths and are well-positioned to develop collaborations as part of multidisciplinary research teams are of particular interest. Our hiring priority is focused on the frontiers of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering research, where a candidate’s impact, originality, and promise for developing and maintaining a strong, extramurally supported research program has been demonstrated. We are interested in exceptional candidates who are committed to excellence in teaching and scholarship and to a diverse campus climate.
Applicants for the positions must have a demonstrated record of excellence in, or show exceptional promise for, high-quality research, teaching, and professional development. In addition, applicants must have a demonstrated record of interest in, and commitment to, the mentorship of students from underrepresented and underserved populations. The successful candidate will be expected to advance their active mentoring activities and participate in programs that provide research and professional development opportunities for our diverse student body (such as our Center for Excellence in Engineering and Diversity, our Women in Engineering program, and our student organizations listed at https://samueli.ucla.edu/equity-diversity-and-inclusion/ ).
These positions require a Ph.D. or equivalent in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire.
Application packages should be submitted online through https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF09589 and include the following documents: 1) curriculum vitae, 2) statement of research interest, 3) statement of teaching interest, 4) statement of contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion with particular attention to mentoring achievements and future mentoring goals, 5) a cover letter, and 6) Reference Check Authorization release form. Review of applications will begin on November 4, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position and nominations of potential candidates should be directed to Panagiotis D. Christofides at [email protected] .
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Ph.D. or equivalent in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline at date of hire
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
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Statement of Research
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The Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng [1] or EngD [2]) is a research doctorate in engineering and applied science.An EngD is a terminal degree similar to a PhD in engineering but applicable more in industry rather than in academia. The degree is usually aimed toward working professionals. The DEng/EngD along with the PhD represents the highest academic qualification in engineering, and the ...
A PhD is ideal for those interested in research and teaching, while a DEng suits those aiming for senior engineering management roles. Consider industry requirements: Some industries may value the practical skills of a DEng more highly, whereas academia and research institutions typically require a PhD.
To graduate from Penn State's 45-credit online Doctor of Engineering in Engineering program, you must maintain a grade-point average of 3.0 or better in all course work including: at least 9 credits of required core courses. at least 6 credits of research and statistics methods. at least 15 credits of technical electives.
MIT Sloan PhD Program graduates lead in their fields and are teaching and producing research at the world's most prestigious universities. Rigorous, discipline-based research is the hallmark of the MIT Sloan PhD Program. The program is committed to educating scholars who will lead in their fields of research—those with outstanding ...
The program awards up to 100 high-achieving students every year with full funding to pursue a graduate education at Stanford, including the M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. To be considered, you must apply to Knight-Hennessy Scholars and separately apply to the Electrical Engineering department. Knight-Hennessy Scholars [links away]
PhD students interested in business administration and management may obtain an Engineering Management Certificate by completing any three of the following courses in addition to their PhD requirements: ENGM 180: Accounting and Finance. ENGM 181: Marketing. ENGM 183: Operations Management. ENGM 185: Topics in Manufacturing Design and Processes.
Earn Your Doctorate at Duke. Completing a PhD program in engineering is hard. Really hard. But after years of preparation, frustration and celebration, a Duke doctorate stands out from the crowd. Between field-defining faculty and a web of industrial, entrepreneurial and public-policy connections, with a Duke Engineering PhD, you can just about ...
The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (Harvard Griffin GSAS) with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) offers PhD and master's degrees in a wide range of disciplines that lie at the interfaces of engineering, the applied sciences (from biology to physics), and technology.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at Berkeley is a place of intellectual vitality. This vitality is evident in its creative and forward-looking curricula and classroom teaching, its attentive academic mentoring, and the innovative research conducted by students and faculty. CEE focuses on developing future leaders for ...
The Electrical Engineering PhD program studies systems that sense, analyze, and interact with the world. You will learn how this practice is based on fundamental science and mathematics, creating opportunities for both theoretical and experimental research. Electrical engineers invent devices for sensing and actuation, designing physical ...
Traditional engineering PhD programs will set their own terms for potential PhD candidates, and you may find a college willing to let you take some of the required course work via online learning. Overall, however, the nature of an engineering PhD program necessitates a solid commitment to in-person time spent with PhD advisers and on lab or ...
Graduate. We tackle problems — the harder, the better — and we generate solutions. Graduate study is not for the faint-hearted, but the rewards match the risks. When it is your job to generate knowledge, you need to go where no one has gone before. And, we'll give you what you need to get there.
DEng vs. PhD. At Johns Hopkins University, both the Doctor of Engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy involve mentored research and in-depth investigation. There are a few key differences, though (although these are not hard and fast rules). DEng. PhD. Guiding Philosophy. Engineering practice and application. Engineering theory and scholarship.
Doctoral Program. The Ph.D. degree is intended primarily for students who desire a career in research, advanced development, or teaching; for this type of work, a broad background in mathematics and the engineering sciences, together with intensive study and research experience in a specialized area, are the necessary requisites. The degree of ...
The U.S. is home to world-class institutions with state-of-the-art research facilities, offering PhD students the opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and technological advancements in Engineering. A PhD in Engineering from an American institution carries weight worldwide enhancing career prospects either within academia/research ...
Optional additions to the Ph.D. program. Harvard PhD students may choose to pursue these additional aspects: a Secondary Field (which is similar to a "minor" subject area). SEAS offers PhD Secondary Field programs in Data Science and in Computational Science and Engineering. GSAS lists secondary fields offered by other programs.
Ph.D./Sc.D. Program. The Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Science degrees in Chemical Engineering are identical; students may choose for themselves the appellation they prefer. This traditional, research-based doctoral degree program provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental principles of chemical engineering, as well as an intensive ...
A Ph.D. in engineering is a research degree that provides candidates with highly specialized knowledge of a specific engineering subfield. Candidates learn about quantitative research methods and complete advanced coursework. They also conduct independent research to prepare a written dissertation and an oral presentation.
The next Doctor of Engineering application deadline is January 1, 2025 The advanced technical expertise to succeed Designed for working engineers and scientists, the Doctor of Engineering takes the form of a research collaboration between a student's employer and the Whiting School of Engineering.
Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing (DEng): Graduate professional degree for students who have already earned both a bachelor's degree in engineering and a master's degree in any engineering or business discipline. Details in Michigan Engineering Course Guide and Bulletin. Our PhD students receive full funding, which includes a tuition ...
Doctoral Programs. Columbia Engineering's PhD and EngScD programs immerse you in the highest levels of engineering practice and research. You'll have opportunities to work in our many interdisciplinary institutes, centers, and laboratories with top researchers. Here you will contribute to groundbreaking research, new technology, and ...
Your graduate studies and research will be done within the College of Engineering, and the Rackham Graduate School help admit, manage, and confer most graduate degrees throughout the university.* *the exception is the Doctor of Engineering in Manufacturing (DEng) which is admitted, managed, and conferred by the College of Engineering.
By the end of the PhD, students are expected to have produced original work making a significant contribution to knowledge in the field of engineering. At the same time, the Department expects that students will leave with the wider skills necessary to be successful in either an academic or a non-academic career.
Explanation of interest in pursuing a career that leverages PhD-level training in Biological Engineering under the guidance of MIT BE faculty advisors Academic preparation. Success in the challenging coursework and research components of the MIT BE PhD program requires a strong academic background in both biology and quantitative engineering or ...
A PhD in Mineral Resource Engineering offers advanced expertise in mining, rock mechanics, and processing techniques, preparing you for leadership roles in industry and academia with a focus on original research and a deep understanding of technical, environmental, and economic aspects of mineral extraction. ...
We are seeking a PhD student to work on an interdisciplinary project that uses soft matter physics and material science concepts to develop the next generation of architected bacterial cellulose for fundamental and sustainable applications. ... tissue engineering and energy, a fundamental physical understanding of its structural formation, as ...
Current MS/PhD Engineering Students Information on academic calendars, fellowships, support groups, professional development, researcher handbook, and more. ... Graduate College: Provides the graduate student handbook, guidelines for writing a thesis, and other essential information for graduate students.
International Students. Note: This is a joint program between the College of Business and the College of Engineering and Computer Science; admissions requirements are specific to each program. • B.S. in Engineering or equivalent • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 • A course-by-course evaluation is required for international transcripts; FAU will do the evaluation internally or it must be done by ...
Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Available 2025) ... Perform engineering analysis and modelling, including whole building load calculations and energy analysis, façade thermal analysis, and airflow modelling Document system design in Revit MEP Communicate technical ideas to a broad range of audiences using various formats, including presentations ...
UCLA Samueli is a tightly-knit community with more than 6,500 undergraduate and graduate students, nearly 200 full-time faculty members, and is in the midst of its largest growth since the school was founded in 1945. ... The school is consistently ranked in the top 10 among U.S. public engineering schools and its master's online program is ...