Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Materials Engineering in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,320
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
At the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering, we create and develop cutting-edge devices and systems that revolutionize industries and enhance global quality of life. As trailblazers in robotics and advanced manufacturing, our Texas program pioneered selective laser sintering, a groundbreaking 3D-printing technology. Our nationally top-ranked undergraduate and graduate programs set the standard for mechanical engineering education, offering hands-on learning experiences throughout students' academic careers—from freshman research introductions to capstone Senior Design Projects. Students cultivate creative thinking and teamwork skills, applying classroom theories to practical challenges.
As one of the most versatile engineering fields, our comprehensive curriculum provides deep knowledge in mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and energy systems. These fundamentals empower students to design and evaluate diverse solutions, from climate control systems to healthcare technologies. Consistently ranked among America's elite programs, our graduates excel across multiple sectors including tech, engineering, business, and government. Our graduate program shapes future industry leaders and innovators who will redefine energy, materials, and information systems to address societal needs.
UT Austin's Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program features specialized studies in Materials Engineering, offering both Master of Science and PhD degrees. Eleven dedicated faculty members guide research across diverse materials science topics within the Walker Department's dynamic academic environment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for graduate study in mechanical engineering, students must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
Have a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed.
Hold a bachelor of science degree in physical sciences (chemistry, physics) or in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)
Submit official transcripts from previous colleges or universities
Statement of Purpose - Make sure you upload your Statement of Purpose and Resume (or CV) when you come to those sections on the application. Your Statement of Purpose should be a summary of your academic and professional goals, as well as a description of the research work you have done in your past, and what research work you plan to do as a graduate student at UT. Please make sure these documents are edited to your liking before you upload them, for they cannot be deleted once they have been uploaded to your application.
Three Letters of Recommendation - Make sure you enter the valid e-mail address of each referee you want to submit a recommendation for you when you get to that section on the application. Please use the university domain address for each professor you are requesting a reference. Once you have completed this section of the application, a notice will be sent to each referee showing them where to go to complete a recommendation for you using our online system. Three is only the minimum number of recommendations required to accompany your application. You are welcome to add more.
Applications to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mechanical Engineering no longer require the submission of GRE scores. Submitting these scores is optional.
Average TOEFL score for ME/ORIE admits: 106 (iBT)
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Have a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed.
Hold a bachelor of science degree in physical sciences (chemistry, physics) or in an engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
TOEFL or IELTS (international students only)
Submit official transcripts from previous colleges or universities
Statement of Purpose - Make sure you upload your Statement of Purpose and Resume (or CV) when you come to those sections on the application. Your Statement of Purpose should be a summary of your academic and professional goals, as well as a description of the research work you have done in your past, and what research work you plan to do as a graduate student at UT. Please make sure these documents are edited to your liking before you upload them, for they cannot be deleted once they have been uploaded to your application.
Three Letters of Recommendation - Make sure you enter the valid e-mail address of each referee you want to submit a recommendation for you when you get to that section on the application. Please use the university domain address for each professor you are requesting a reference. Once you have completed this section of the application, a notice will be sent to each referee showing them where to go to complete a recommendation for you using our online system. Three is only the minimum number of recommendations required to accompany your application. You are welcome to add more.
Applications to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Mechanical Engineering no longer require the submission of GRE scores. Submitting these scores is optional.
Average TOEFL score for ME/ORIE admits: 106 (iBT)
TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
19,320