About PhD Program,
The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering prepares students for careers in research and academia. Our faculty are investigating a diverse range of research areas like fluid mechanics, renewable energy technologies, materials processing and manufacturing, prosthetics, diagnostic tools, nanotechnology, and much more. As a PhD candidate, you will share in the excitement of discovery as you collaborate with our faculty on cutting edge research. You will also acquire strong, independent research skills and begin to develop your own skills and reputation as a member of the research community.
Because the advisor/graduate relationship is the cornerstone of a successful PhD experience, all new PhD candidates are carefully matched with faculty advisors, based on mutual research interests.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) normally requires four to five years of full-time study beyond the baccalaureate degree. There is no formal course requirement for a doctoral degree. The student develops a technical program involving both research and coursework with the help of his or her faculty advisor.
PhD candidates must pass the departmental exam, the Graduate Board Oral exam, submit a doctoral dissertation, and pass a final dissertation defense.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Undergraduate GPA – the committee takes this into account while also considering improvements during your master’s program.
Masters GPA – the committee places significant emphasis on this.
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Significant professional experience
- Applicants should have developed a strong work ethic, problem solving skills, organization skills, and communication skills from their work experience. Three years or more of work experience is recommended but not required.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Our students are able to find a financial fit that suits their needs through many different packages of loans, scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and fellowships.
Graduate education is a significant personal and professional investment in your future. Johns Hopkins University supports its graduate students through a variety of mechanisms. In most Ph.D. programs, full-time students are fully-funded for a minimum of five years. During that time, students may receive a funding package that includes a twelve-month stipend to cover living expenses, full cost of tuition, and health insurance. Programs which are exceptions articulate their policies clearly on their own websites.
The major types of funding available to Ph.D. students are: Fellowships, Teaching Assistantships, and Research Assistantships
Application Requirement,
- Transcripts from all undergraduate and master’s degree programs
- Resume of applicant
- Statement of purpose
- A research proposal (please see our guidelines for the preparation of your proposal)
- Names of potential Whiting School of Engineering advisors
- Letter of support (indicating full financial support as well) from the selected (non-JHU) co-advisor/employer
- Co-advisor’s resume or CV
- Two additional letters of recommendation
To be accepted into the DEng program, applicants must receive approval from their primary advisor at the Whiting School of Engineering and the Doctor of Engineering Oversight Committee.
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
- A fee of $75 is required for each doctoral application to Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering.
