Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
The mechanical engineering doctorate program is designed to educate and advance the next generation of mechanical engineering leaders that will transform energy, robotics, healthcare, transportation, materials, and information to meet the needs of society.
Degree Information
- PhD without an M.S. degree: 24 hours of graduate coursework in the area of specialization
- PhD with an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field): at least 12 hours of graduate coursework in the area of specialization
- PhD with an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin: no additional graduate coursework
These are minimum requirements – committees, advisors, or areas may require additional courses. The courses are recommended by the dissertation committee so they can be taken as part of the Program of Work. Students must pass qualifying examinations before forming their committee for dissertation proposal and defense.