Nashville,
TN,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Nashville United States | Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
|
Nashville United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
42,282
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The doctoral program mandates 48 research hours in addition to the 24 instructional hours needed for the master's degree. Half of these credits are allocated to coursework, while the remaining hours are dedicated to dissertation research. Before advancing to degree candidacy, students must pass qualifying examinations. Every program is customized to align with each student's academic focus, developed in collaboration with their primary advisor following departmental guidelines. Students have full autonomy in selecting their advisor and specialization field. Following dissertation submission and approval, candidates must present and defend their work publicly. The Graduate School oversees both the M.S. and Ph.D. programs.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Qualified applicants with bachelor’s or comparable non-U.S. degrees are eligible for admission to the Graduate School. Applications from international students with three-year bachelor’s degrees will also be considered.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.
Tuition
USD
42,282