PhD in Engineering in Athens United States | University of Georgia

University of Georgia | Athens United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 24,630
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

Students pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) launch and lead pioneering research initiatives that, combined with supplementary studies, prepare them to become trailblazers in their field and excel in diverse career paths across industry, government, or academia. Ph.D. candidates must demonstrate the ability to integrate information, generate novel insights, produce significant scholarly contributions to their discipline, and exhibit comprehensive subject mastery.

The Engineering Ph.D. program offers exceptional adaptability for both students and faculty to tackle modern engineering challenges. Through specialized Emphasis Areas within the Ph.D. in Engineering and the Ph.D. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering, students can concentrate on either a specific discipline or interdisciplinary focus.

All Ph.D. programs in the College, including the general Engineering Ph.D., its Emphasis Area tracks, and named disciplinary degrees, mandate completion of at least 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor's degree in the student's chosen study plan.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Completion of a B.S. and M.S. (for Ph.D. applicants) with minimum GPA of 3.00 (out of 4.00) from an ABET accredited program or program in a related field. The average undergraduate GPA and graduate GPA of recent accepted students is 3.4 and 3.6, respectively.

Official admission application
Unofficial transcripts are required for the review process. If accepted, you must submit official transcripts prior to matriculation.
Statement of purpose to include your goals in pursuing graduate study, research experience, names of faculty with whom youd like to work, as well as explanations for any perceived deficiencies in your application.
Contact information for three references who can speak to your academic record and/or research experiences.
International students may be required to show English language proficiency and proof of finances, see the UGA Graduate School site for details.
GRE scores may be submitted using the UGA institutional code 5813.

DIRECT PHD ADMISSION
Exceptional and highly motivated students with a B.S. degree who have not completed an M.S. degree may apply for direct admission to a Ph.D. program provided they have demonstrated research experience. The student's desire and suitability to enter a Ph.D. program should be clearly articulated in their statement of purpose and in accompanying letters of recommendation.

Upload all unofficial transcripts in the University of Georgia Documents section of the EngineeringCAS application
International applicants should submit official TOEFL scores using school code B887. TOEFL scores must be accurately reported in the in the Academic History > Standardized Tests section of the EngineeringCAS application. If submitting IELTS scores, these must be reported in the Academic History > Standardized Tests section of the EngineeringCAS application.

The minimum TOEFL score requirement: overall score of 80 with at least 20 on speaking and writing
The minimum IELTS score requirement: overall band-width of 6.5, with no single band (score) below 6.0

Tuition USD 24,630

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