About PhD Program,
With a graduate degree from Purdue University, you’ll conduct world-class mechanical engineering research, with close support from faculty and industry. You’ll master the skills necessary to innovate at nearly any field: from fuel pumps to heart pumps. Carbon fiber to carbon nanotubes. Solid rockets to soft robotics.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
GPA Requirement: The minimum recommended GPA to apply is 3.2 out of 4.0.
Degree Requirements: A Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science majors like physics, mathematics, chemistry, or related field.
PhD Funding Coverage,
There are several funding options for Purdue graduate students to explore, including assistantships, fellowships , grants , loans and other financial aid. Financial support for graduate students at Purdue is primarily awarded in the form of assistantships and fellowships. Over 60 percent of graduate students at the University are on assistantships. Furthermore, the Fellowship Office hosts many resources for students applying for fellowships.
Most funding decisions for assistantships are made by each individual graduate program. Some programs fund all of their graduate students, although others fund only a few or provide only partial funding support. If you have a question regarding the funding system for your graduate program, contact your graduate program coordinator.
Application Requirement,
- Official transcripts
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- Resume
- Three recommendation letters.
- Official English Proficiency Scores
- GRE is NOT required.
Application Deadline,
Sep 15, 2025
Application Fee,
Application Fee: $60 for domestic applicants, $75 for international applicants.
