About Ph.d. In Mechanical Sciences And Engineering in University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn)
The Ph.D. program in Mechanical Sciences and Engineering at the University of Michigan-Dearborn educates and trains talented students who will conduct original and innovative research in the engineering field, educate future generations, and play leading roles in developing cutting-edge technologies while working in industry, academia, and government.
The doctoral program has a strong orientation toward the interfaces between the science of mechanical engineering and other areas. In addition to the core mechanical engineering subfields, such as mechanical and thermo-fluid sciences, the program’s areas of research training include the emerging fields in which mechanical engineering intersects with the materials sciences, bioengineering, automotive engineering, optical engineering, and advanced energy technologies.
The Ph.D. program is highly selective and offers admission to exceptional students who have completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, applied math, computer science, or physical science.
This Ph.D. program of the Rackham Graduate School of the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is located, administered, and offered by UM-Dearborn. The program observes the standards for admissions, registration, degree requirements, awarding of degrees, and other administrative policies and regulations established by the Executive Board of the Rackham Graduate School.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 84
University of Michigan-Dearborn Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Established |
1959 |
| Campuses |
2 |
| Application Fee |
Not applicable for undergraduate applicants |
| Season of Intake |
Fall, Winter, Summer |
| Test Scores |
Undergraduate: IELTS– 6.0, TOEFL – 80 Graduate: IELTS – 6.5, TOEFL – 84 |
| Acceptance rate |
Less than 30% |
| Faculty to Student ratio |
1:17 |
| Official Website |
umdearborn.edu |
University of Michigan Cost of Attendance
| Fee |
Cost |
| Michigan Resident Tuition |
$12,504 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
| Other Fees |
$800 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living |
$9,048 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,276 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,928 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$25,620 |
| Books and Supplies |
$1,300 |
| Other Fees |
$800 |
| Estimated Off Campus Cost of Living |
$9,048 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$3,276 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$40,044 |
