Doctor Of Philosophy In Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering

PhD

United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD in Mechanical Engineering) provides students with a unique opportunity to demonstrate innovation in a wide range of mechanical engineering research areas.

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Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: College of Engineering

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Identify gaps in the current state of knowledge and outline directions to produce new knowledge at the frontier
Apply advanced theories and research methodologies to critically analyze open research problems
Produce and defend an original research work that advances the state of the art
Communicate research findings, orally and in writing, at a high level of proficiency
Evaluate and manage complex professional engineering activities and diverse ethical issues

Program Requirements

Minimum 54 credit hours total
College requirements: 6 hours (GENG701, GENG702, GENG710)
Specialization electives: 12 hours (4 courses from listed options)
Qualification requirements: MECH850 comprehensive exam
Research requirements: 30 hours (MECH900, MECH910)
Free electives: 6 hours (any 700-level courses)