Orlando,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Orlando United States | University of Central Florida
University of Central Florida
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
21,508
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Mechanical Engineering PhD program equips students for specialized study and research focused on either Mechanical Systems or Thermofluids.
Designed for candidates holding either a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related fields, the Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering enables profound academic exploration with a research concentration in Mechanical Systems or Thermofluids.
This doctoral program mandates at least 72 credit hours post-bachelor's degree, including a minimum of 15 dissertation credits. Students may incorporate up to 12 combined credits from directed research (XXX 6918), doctoral research (XXX 7919), or independent study (6908), subject to Program of Study approval. The curriculum requires 39 formal coursework hours, excluding directed research, doctoral research, and independent study. Remaining credits are selected by the student in coordination with their advisor and dissertation committee, pending approval from the graduate program coordinator. Comprehensive program details are available in the Mechanical Engineering PhD Handbook.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a closely related discipline.
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
R'sum.
Statement about educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
The GRE is not required for admission to this program.
R'sum.
Statement about educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Applicants to this program, except those that have earned or will earn a Masters or Doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. institution recognized by UCF, who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Minimum UCF Requirement for TOEFL/IELTS
TOEFL iBT score of 80
IELTS band score of 6.5
Tuition
USD
21,508