Overview
The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Lowell committed to providing students with the highest-quality learning relevant to the needs of industry and society.
Features
This Ph.D. program offers unique opportunities to its students, with its location in an innovation and technological hub, the growing number of award-winning research active faculty in the Department, the renowned research laboratories, plus much more.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Industrial Engineering
- Advanced Deterministic Modeling & Analysis
- Advanced Stochastic Modeling & Analysis
- Industrial Automation
- Ergonomics and Work
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.2
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 79
General requirements
- Applicants must have a minimum of a B.S. in Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field with a minimum grade point average of 3.000 and a min GPA of 3.250 in science and engineering courses.
- Applicants with a M.S. in Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field, must have a minimum graduate GPA of 3.250.
- Applicants must meet all Graduate Admissions standards for this program, which includes three letters of recommendation, and official GRE scores.
Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting May 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Starting September 2027 — Apply anytime.
- Rolling admission
Language
English
Credits
63 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lowell, United States
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 41,075 AUD / year (≈ 29,250 USD / year) — Non-residents
- Out-of-State: 41,075 AUD / year (≈ 29,250 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State 23,412 AUD / year (≈ 16,672 USD / year)
Living costs
Lowell, United States
1,587-3,287 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Industrial Engineering.