Key Information Duration Full-time 96 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting August 2027 Apply before Jan 2027 Starting January
2028 Apply before Sep 2027 Language English English requirements Duolingo English Test: 105 TOEFL® iBT: 79 PTE Academic: 59 IELTS: 6.5 Delivered On Campus Campus Location Reno, United States Disciplines Mechanical Engineering Overview The Mechanical Engineering Department at University of Nevada, Reno represents one of the broadest areas within engineering. Features Graduate students are exposed to fundamental and emerging research topics that reflect the diversity of our faculty's research interests and potential applications. Programme Structure Curriculum: In the Ph.D. program, you work closely with a thesis advisor to determine your course of study and dissertation topic. Near the end of your first year of coursework, you must pass a qualifying examination to demonstrate mastery of a wide range of topics in mechanical engineering. Next, you establish a dissertation committee to aid your progress. You are required to take a comprehensive examination, during which you are examined on both your completed work and your proposed work towards completing your dissertation. Admission Requirements Academic requirements GPA: 3.2 English requirements Duolingo English Test: 105 TOEFL® iBT: 79 PTE Academic: 59 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements Minimum GPA: M.S. 3.0 Ph.D. 3.25 GRE strongly recommended Minimum TOEFL: 550 (PBT) or 79 (IBT) Fees and Funding Living costs Reno, United States: 1,243-1,778 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Scholarships Available scholarships for PhD studies in Mechanical Engineering include grants from University of Nevada, Reno (OISS scholarship), the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF), Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Jeollanam, the Fulbright Program, Erasmus+ grants, and various other merit-based and need-based scholarships from independent providers.
