Key Information
Duration
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Jan 2027, National (estimated deadline)
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Aug 2027, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (estimated deadline)
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 79
IELTS: 6
Credits
48 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huntsville, United States
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Overview
Students pursuing the Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at University of Alabama Huntsville must complete 48 semester hours of approved graduate coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree.
Features
- Within those 48 credit hours, a maximum of 6 credit hours of master’s thesis work may be included. The student should also submit a program of study to their supervisory committee for review and approval.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The Ph.D. program also has a preliminary examination requirement; students must take the preliminary exam within the first academic year or prior to completing 12 hours of graduate work beyond the Master's degree, whichever comes first.
- Students must pass all sections to pass the exam; a total of two attempts is allowed.
- After completing their coursework, students must complete a comprehensive exam that contains both written and oral portions, or, at the option of the student’s supervisory committee, is based on writing a journal article.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- The requirements for admission for graduate study in an ISEEM program conform to the policies of Graduate School and the College of Engineering.
- In addition, the Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in either engineering management or systems engineering requires five years of work experience in a technical organization.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 39,802 AUD / year ≈ 28,000 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 39,802 AUD / year ≈ 28,000 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 16,589 AUD / year ≈ 11,670 USD / year
Living costs
Huntsville, United States: 1,186–1,892 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Industrial and Systems Engineering.
