Program Overview

Program Details

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy

School

Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Available

On campus

Description

Gain industry-leading expertise in robotics, bioengineering, nanomaterials, sustainable energy systems, and more with a Ph.D. from Stevens. The oldest mechanical engineering degree-granting institution in the country, Stevens continues to emphasize technological innovation as a pillar in its curriculum. As a Ph.D. student, you’ll build quality academic credentials and contribute to major engineering advances while working alongside nationally renowned faculty.

Research Areas

• Propulsion
• Thermal, Fluid, and Energy Systems
• Robotics and Autonomous Systems
• Biomechanics and Biomechatronics
• Additive Manufacturing

The Stevens Advantage

• Graduate Cooperative Education Program: Available with two tracks, your co-op experience can serve as a starting point for a research project or augment your on-campus research with complimentary experience.
• International Student Experience: Tap into our expanding worldwide network of research, academic, and alumni partners and mentor with our expert faculty in a number of federally-designated STEM degree programs. Optional Practical Training (OPT) or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) is available to gain work experience in your major/field of study.
• State-of-the-Art Research Labs and Facilities: Build, tinker, and test your designs in Stevens' MakerCenter, Prototype and Object Fabrication Lab, or numerous other research facilities.
• Research Opportunities: Renowned faculty, labs, and research centers – as well as industry partnerships and funding from leading national agencies – support strategic and interdisciplinary research in engineering and science.
• Assistantships and Fellowships: Stevens offers funding to select graduate students in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships, and fellowships. Limited in number, these highly competitive opportunities are awarded to exceptional candidates based on merit.

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.5, from an accredited institution
• Transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D. programs require a third letter of recommendation)
• Statement of Purpose
• $60 non-refundable Application Fee
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A competitive GRE or GMAT score (required for both part-time and full-time applicants)
• Resume/CV
• Writing sample(s). All applicants are encouraged to submit a lab report (preferable) or paper that they wrote, individually, for an engineering course. Applicants who have published a journal article are also encouraged to submit a copy of their article.

Curriculum Overview

View objectives, outcomes, and other Ph.D. curriculum details in the most recent academic catalog.

Fellowships & Assistantships

Information about assistantships and fellowships can be found here.

STEM Designated Degree Programs

The four fields comprising STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – offer a wide variety of professions that are classified as some of the highest-growing and highest-paying jobs right now and in the future.

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• Computer Engineering Doctoral Program: Gain the in-demand computer engineering skills you need to lead in rapidly evolving fields like cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program: Gain the advanced research skills and hands-on experience you need to engineer innovative medical solutions in the biomedical engineering Ph.D. program.