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PhD of Microsystems Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

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

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Rochester Institute of Technology campus

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Microsystems Engineering offered full time on campus by RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering in Rochester, New York.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop original research expertise in Microsystems Engineering. Apply advanced research methods and critical analysis to complex questions. Communicate publishable findings to academic and professional audiences. Contribute new knowledge to the field.

Career outcomes

  • Not published

Curriculum

  • Four-year plan of study of 66 semester credit hours. Courses include Microelectronic Fabrication
  • Or
  • Material Science for Microsystems Engineering
  • MCSE-Dissertation and Semiconductor Process Integration. Cooperative education is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • In a related field for most programmes
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
  • Transcripts
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose and two recommendation letters
  • GRE where the programme requires
  • English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, In a relevant field for some programmes (Imaging Science: physical sciences, Mathematics, Computer science or engineering), Resume, Statement of purpose, Two recommendations, GRE optional or required by programme.

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 94 (5 on new 6-point scale)
  • Duolingo 135
  • PTE Academic 66
  • IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Degree certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application after reading the doctoral application tips (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts
  2. Resume
  3. Statement of purpose
  4. Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year$57,581 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit$1,000 USD

Program details

CampusRochester
Faculty or schoolKate Gleason College of Engineering
DepartmentDepartment of Engineering and Built Environment
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value66
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.