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PhD of Engineering Applied Mechanics

Montana State University

  • Bozeman, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Applied Mechanics) at Montana State University is a programme in solid, fluid and structural mechanics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply mathematics
  • science
  • and engineering principles to analyze and design solutions in Engineering Applied Mechanics
  • evaluate safety and sustainability considerations
  • and communicate professional engineering work.

Career outcomes

  • Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Quality Engineer
  • Technical Consultant

Curriculum

  • Applied Mechanics option of the Ph.D. in Engineering requiring at least 60 post-baccalaureate credits
  • supported by three engineering departments
  • with research in solid mechanics
  • fluid mechanics
  • biomechanics
  • thermal sciences and structural mechanics.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university
  • GPA about 3.0/4.0
  • Three recommendation letters
  • Personal statement
  • Transcripts and English proficiency
  • GRE not required
  • The department decides on research fit and funding.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor or master degree from an accredited or government-recognised university (department decides)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 4.2 (as printed
  • TOEFL PBT new 1-6 scale)
  • Duolingo TOEFL PBT 550

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • Degree certificates
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • English proficiency evidence where applicable
  • Recommendation letters
  • Additional program-specific documents.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Graduate admission is decentralised by programme official website. Apply online at official website (application fee 60 USD). Upload official transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Three recommendation letters and a personal statement. Programmes may add test scores. After admission submit your confirmation official website. International Student & Scholar Services gives health insurance
  4. Orientation and housing information.

Other costs

Tuition per year$26,814 USD
Application fee$60 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusBozeman
Faculty or schoolNorm Asbjornson College of Engineering
DepartmentInterdisciplinary (Chemical & Biological, Mechanical & Industrial, Civil Engineering)
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteScholarships or financial assistance may be available at Montana State University for eligible students based on academic merit, financial need, program criteria, or funding availability.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    1 day left
  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    49 days left
  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    2 Jan 2027

    49 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.