Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering

Northern Arizona University

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. Completion of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, GRE Revised General Test. Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), Resume or Curriculum Vitae. Students will be required to identify an advisor within their first semester in the program. This allows students to begin research quickly. Students may elect to have two advisors, should they have interdisciplinary interests or a project that is collaborative. See the application for details.Applicants must have earned a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.