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UNH's systems design program equips you to tackle modern engineering and scientific challenges that require multidisciplinary collaboration. This cross-departmental initiative cultivates professionals who combine technical expertise with management skills, preparing engineers for system analysis and design roles. You'll gain the ability to innovate within complex, large-scale systems while working alongside an interdisciplinary advisory team to craft a personalized curriculum that meets core requirements and aligns with your specialization. Graduates with systems design expertise are highly sought after across academic, research, industrial, and leadership positions.
The doctoral program in systems design brings together multiple disciplines to solve today's most pressing engineering and scientific challenges. Participants choose between two career pathways: one focuses on developing PhD-level technical leaders capable of guiding teams on major technical initiatives, while the other emphasizes advanced theoretical and analytical skills for complex system engineering. Both options combine specialized focus areas with involvement in comprehensive interdisciplinary projects.
International applicants must hold a four-year baccalaureate degree or its equivalent as a precondition for applying to any of our graduate programs. In some cases, you may also need a master’s degree or its equivalent.
English Language Score:
Minimum score requirements are as follows: TOEFL (Computer-based): 213; TOEFL (Internet-based): 80; IELTS (International English Language Testing System): 6.5; TOEFL ITP (Institution Administered): On case-by-case basis; TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication): On case-by-case basis; Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59.
Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission: Fall: April 1 (recommended US; final international); July 1 (final); Spring: Nov. 1 for international students.