Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
|
Lexington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
33,548
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The University of Kentucky's Mechanical Engineering Department fosters an academically rigorous setting for advanced education and research initiatives. Students can pursue both M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mechanical Engineering, with financial aid options including teaching assistantships, research positions, and fellowships for eligible candidates. Compensation levels adjust according to academic standing and funding type. Doctoral candidates collaborate extensively with distinguished faculty members, many of whom are leading experts in their fields, while pioneering research in cutting-edge scientific domains. The Ph.D. program requires comprehensive mechanical engineering knowledge coupled with focused specialization, culminating in original scholarly work that contributes meaningfully to the field. Candidates must successfully defend a dissertation demonstrating their innovative research findings.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
CV
Basic information such as full name, date of birth, address, email address, country of citizenship, universities attended, area of study, overall GPA for each, GRE and TOEFL (International students) scores, special skills such as software and/or programming competency.
Personal Statement
'Should contain at least one page (single-spaced) of typed information about experience, motivation, goals.
Educational background
Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) as regular students must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree. Admission to the ME graduate programs normally requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (not necessarily in mechanical engineering), a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 or 70% on all graduate and undergraduate works. An undergraduate degree in mathematics, chemistry or physics combined with a strong interest in engineering topics may be suitable preparation when certain required undergraduate courses are taken. Exceptions to these requirements may be made if other persuasive evidence indicating the student's potential of success is available.
In addition, all international students (except those with a degree from a U.S. institution) must have a minimum score of 550 (paper) / 213 (computer) / 80 (Internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
GRE
'Scores of at least 310 (Verbal + Quantitative and at least 160 on the quantitative section) and 3.5 (Analytical)
Three letters of recommendation An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Basic information such as full name, date of birth, address, email address, country of citizenship, universities attended, area of study, overall GPA for each, GRE and TOEFL (International students) scores, special skills such as software and/or programming competency.
Personal Statement
'Should contain at least one page (single-spaced) of typed information about experience, motivation, goals.
Educational background
Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) as regular students must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree. Admission to the ME graduate programs normally requires a bachelor's degree in engineering (not necessarily in mechanical engineering), a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 or 70% on all graduate and undergraduate works. An undergraduate degree in mathematics, chemistry or physics combined with a strong interest in engineering topics may be suitable preparation when certain required undergraduate courses are taken. Exceptions to these requirements may be made if other persuasive evidence indicating the student's potential of success is available.
In addition, all international students (except those with a degree from a U.S. institution) must have a minimum score of 550 (paper) / 213 (computer) / 80 (Internet) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
GRE
'Scores of at least 310 (Verbal + Quantitative and at least 160 on the quantitative section) and 3.5 (Analytical)
Three letters of recommendation An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduate work is required by the Graduate School.
Tuition
USD
33,548