Key information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
Starting August 2027. Application deadline not specified.
Language
English. TOEFL iBT: 79
Credits
42 SCH — 42 credits beyond MS, 72 beyond BS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Boca Raton, United States
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering
Overview
About the program
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy with major in Mechanical Engineering is conferred on a candidate by Florida Atlantic University upon completion of comprehensive training and in recognition of the candidate's ability to independently and efficiently pursue research in mechanical engineering.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Composite Materials
- TurboMachinery
- Renewable Energy
- Aerolasticity and Fluid Structure Interaction
- Biomechanics
- Robotics
- Biomaterials
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 79
General requirements
- Master's degree in engineering or a related field from a recognized institution. A student with outstanding scholastic achievement who holds only a baccalaureate degree may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. program.
- A GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credits of work attempted
- GRE is required; there are no minimum sub-score requirements
- Three (3) letters of recommendation
- A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International (Non-residents): 26,883 AUD / year (≈ 19,056 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 26,883 AUD / year (≈ 19,056 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 10,936 AUD / year (≈ 7,752 USD / year)
Living costs
Boca Raton, United States: 1,270-1,975 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
