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PhD of Mechanical Engineering
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
- Carbondale, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.
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 subject knowledge in Mechanical Engineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Mechanical engineering design
- Analysis
- Manufacturing and maintenance roles
Curriculum
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Classical physics and dynamics
- Differential equations and linear algebra
- Basic electronics
- Engineering design and statistics
- Manufacturing
- Embedded processors
- Failure analysis
- Engineering finance and independent projects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 3.0 GPA on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); master's (or bachelor's
- by department) degree; official transcripts
- English proficiency
- GRE if the programme requires it; department requirements apply
- PhD: 3.0 on all previous graduate-level coursework (some exceptions); departments set own requirements
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Recognised bachelor degree (master) or master/bachelor degree per department (PhD); official transcripts, English proficiency scores, GRE only if the programme requires it; proof of funds for the I-20
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 64
- Cambridge C1
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the research area
- supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $20,848 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Carbondale |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering, Computing, Technology, and Mathematics |
| Department | School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Materials Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $20,848 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $15,849 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 64, Cambridge C1, IELTS Academic 6.5.
International student scholarships and merit-based tuition awards may be available to qualifying applicants.