PhD in Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville

University Rank:#1001

International students can study the Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas on the Brookings Main Campus campus in Fayetteville , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the Brookings Main Campus campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 21, 2027.

About PhD in Mechanical Engineering

The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering is designed to develop the depth of knowledge that will allow students to investigate new concepts and new applications of technology to advance the state of the art in the discipline. It will also provide students with practical training and experience in the scientific methods needed to conduct reliable experiments and to apply and properly validate engineering models of physical systems. Critical thinking and communication skills developed in the program will prepare students for leadership roles. Overall, the knowledge and skills gained will prepare them for life-long careers in highly desirable research and development positions.

This program offers students an opportunity to undertake research and advanced study in emphasis areas such as:

advanced manufacturing processes, including research and development of innovative automation and control strategies and techniques such as additive manufacturing/3D printing;
development of biomedical processes, equipment and systems in support of the growing high-impact regional medical industry;
engineering of systems used in production agriculture, including technology for precision agriculture;
biomaterials, renewable energy and bio-resource conversion technologies.
advanced materials and quality control technologies focused on composition, properties, and integrity of materials,
systems modeling using computational fluid dynamics and finite element methods leveraging high-performance computing technologies.

Research Awards Received by Mechanical Engineering Faculty in 2021-2022

$1.8M

From National Science Foundation, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Agriculture, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, South Dakota EPSCoR, and industry.

Have an undergraduate/master degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
Want to conduct research in the field
Are a creative problem solver
Work well independently and as part of a team

Disciplines

Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering

Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas

Entry Requirements

A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States (This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the U.S. prior to enrollment at SDSU).
- If you are completing your bachelor's degree at the time of application, you may submit an incomplete evaluation. If you are accepted, a complete transcript and/or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official U.S. transcripts where a degree is earned (or will be earned), and official U.S. transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
A minimum TOEFL score of 71, TOEFL Essentials score of 7.5, IELTS score of 6 or Duolingo score of 100.
- SDSU accepts MyBest TOFEL scores.
- Some programs have higher minimum requirements. Find program specific requirements by selecting your program of interest in the Graduate Catalog.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 71

Career Opportunities after Completing PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineer
Scientist in a national laboratory
Researcher in industrial research and development
Engineering project manager
Professor at a university
Design engineer
Test engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Product engineer
Entrepreneur

Tuition and Fee Information for PhD in Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas

Application Fee 35

How to Apply for PhD in Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas

Step 1
Complete the online application and pay application fee.

Step 2

Submit all required application materials including:

Transcript Evaluation
Transcripts
IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo Scores
Financial Documents
Proof of Immunity
Documents Required by Your Program of Interest

Step 3
The Graduate School will review your application file. When all required documents have been received, your application file will be sent to your program's department for review.

Step 4
The department will review your application file and provide an initial admission decision before sending it back to the Graduate School. The time frame for this step varies according to each department's review process. Allow for a minimum of 3-4 weeks.

Step 5
The Graduate School provides final review and admission decision. You will receive an e-mail notification of the admission decision.

Step 6
Upon acceptance, the International Student Affairs office will be the main point of contact for any questions or concerns regarding your visa, travel arrangements and other issues. Please note, SDSU is not authorized to issue I-20s for certificate level programs. International students must be in an on-campus, master's or doctoral level program to be issued an I-20.

PhD in Mechanical Engineering at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas

United States of America, Fayetteville