DeKalb,
IL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Dekalb United States | Northern Illinois University
Northern Illinois University
|
Dekalb United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,180
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our mechanical engineering PhD program enhances your expertise in both quantitative and qualitative research techniques. You'll develop advanced skills for recognizing, modeling, evaluating, and solving intricate engineering challenges. The curriculum fosters progress in experimental and computational domains, preparing you to meet professional and academic needs in robotics, thermal systems, modern manufacturing, and biomedical applications. Through our Industry Fellows initiative, you can conduct dissertation research while employed at an international corporation, increasing your post-graduation career prospects. The Mechanical Engineering Department provides a pathway to earn your doctorate, opening doors to opportunities in academia, government research facilities, public agencies, and private sector organizations.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant whose native language is not English must present an IELTS score of 6.5 or alternatively, a TOEFL score of at least 80 on the TOELF ibt. Normally, to be considered for admission, a non-U.S. citizen shall have completed a four-year undergraduate degree. A minimum 2.75 overall GPA on a 4.00 system or a 3.20 GPA with 15 or more semester hours of graduate work at an accredited institution.
Students seeking admission to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering must meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School and shall have satisfied the requirements (or equivalent) for the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at NIU. Students with backgrounds in fields other than mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply, but may be required to take a sequence of core mechanical engineering courses as part of the doctoral program. Students seeking admission who possess a master's degree will also be expected to have met the above requirements. In addition, the department asks for a personal statement along with three letters of recommendation. Admission to the Ph.D. program is not automatic for students completing their M.S. degree in the department. Master's students who desire to continue on to the Ph.D. must apply for admission. Nondegree applicants may be admitted for no more than 8 semester hours.
Students seeking admission to the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering must meet all requirements for admission to the Graduate School and shall have satisfied the requirements (or equivalent) for the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at NIU. Students with backgrounds in fields other than mechanical engineering are encouraged to apply, but may be required to take a sequence of core mechanical engineering courses as part of the doctoral program. Students seeking admission who possess a master's degree will also be expected to have met the above requirements. In addition, the department asks for a personal statement along with three letters of recommendation. Admission to the Ph.D. program is not automatic for students completing their M.S. degree in the department. Master's students who desire to continue on to the Ph.D. must apply for admission. Nondegree applicants may be admitted for no more than 8 semester hours.
Tuition
USD
18,180