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PhD of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Chicago, United States
4 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Tech: research and advanced coursework in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

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

Apply engineering principles to practical problems. Analyze technical systems and constraints. Design evidence-based engineering solutions. Use quantitative methods and professional tools. Communicate engineering decisions and work effectively in teams.

Career outcomes

Design Engineer
Project Engineer
Systems Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Consultant

Curriculum

Students agree a plan of study with an adviser combining coursework and original research
With publication of results. Applicants must be accepted by a thesis adviser and pass a department qualifying examination to be admitted to candidacy. Credit totals are not stated here.

Entry requirements

Academic

Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Accepted academic background

Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
Duolingo 115

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Bachelor degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Research proposal
Academic references
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$35,575 USD
Application fee	$100 USD
Deposit	$300 USD

Program details

Campus	Mies Campus
Faculty or school	School of Engineering, Applied Science, And Health
Department	Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	72
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.