Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanics and Materials 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 Ph.D. is an advanced research qualification awarded for demonstrating comprehensive understanding of mechanical engineering alongside focused investigation into a chosen specialization. Candidates must undertake novel, meaningful research and successfully present and defend a dissertation derived from their work. The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Kentucky blends conventional research fields with innovative technological approaches. Our Strategic Plan prioritizes building expertise in five core domains through interdisciplinary research partnerships to benefit Kentucky, the United States, and global communities.
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