PhD of Industrial Engineering
New Jersey Institute of Technology
- Newark, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
An industrial engineering doctorate with direct-entry and advanced-entry plans of study.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Industrial Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- From a bachelor's degree
- Students complete 40 semester hours
- Pass written comprehensive and oral area qualifying exams
- Form a dissertation committee
- Present a proposal and defend the dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum GPA 3.5 or equivalent
- Transcripts and proof of degree
- Resume
- Statement of purpose and three recommendation letters
- GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College
- GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management
- English test score or waiver
- Portfolio for Hillier College
- Grade/context: Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5 or equivalent.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 79
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- PTE Academic 57
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Recommendation Letters
- Portfolio (If Applicable)
- Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the requirements and deadlines (Fall 15 December
- Spring 15 October) on the graduate international admissions page
- Start about nine months ahead. Apply and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts and proof of degree
- A resume
- Statement of purpose
- Three recommendation letters and an English test score or waiver
- GRE/GMAT where the college requires it
- Portfolio for Hillier College. Accept the offer
- The 500 USD deposit is waived if you accept an NJIT funding award. Request the I-20 at with passport and proof of funds. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
- Complete the DS-160 and attend the F-1 visa interview.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $41,454 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Newark Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Newark College of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Industrial Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 36 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Graduate assistantships and merit support may be available to eligible doctoral applicants, Subject to department decisions, Funding, And admission to the program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left
Scholarships
Graduate assistantships and merit support may be available to eligible doctoral applicants, Subject to department decisions, Funding, And admission to the program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $41,454 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $24,250 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.5. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 57.
Graduate assistantships and merit support may be available to eligible doctoral applicants, Subject to department decisions, Funding, And admission to the program.