Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before December 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
Credits
33 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Atlanta, United States
Disciplines
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Overview
This Industrial Engineering degree at Georgia Institute of Technology recognizes students with demonstrated proficiency and high achievement in research within the disciplines represented in the School faculty.
Features
Students earning the Ph.D. in IE focus on critical challenges in key systems, including supply chains, healthcare, manufacturing, information technology, and energy.
After adequate preparation, the successful Ph.D. candidate must complete an authoritative investigation of a special area in their chosen field, culminating in a written dissertation describing the unique contributions created by that investigation.
Programme Structure
Fields of Specialization include:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Analytics and Machine Learning
- Applied Probability and Simulation
- Data Science and Statistics
- Economic Decision Analysis
- Energy and Sustainable Systems
- Health and Humanitarian Systems
- Optimization
- Supply Chain Engineering
- System Informatics and Control
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A prior Master's degree is not a requirement for admission into our Ph.D. programs, and students can earn an M.S. degree typically within the first two years of Ph.D. study.
- Transcripts of prior academic work are required, as is evidence of an earned Bachelor's degree. Applicant transcripts should demonstrate strong academic preparation and capability, especially in advanced mathematics and computing coursework.
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- The written statement of purpose should describe clearly why the applicant wishes to pursue the Ph.D., including research and career goals.
- A resume outlining academic experience, research experience and accomplishments, industry experience, specific skills, and outside interests of the applicant.
- Three (3) credible letters of reference are required that attest to the preparation of the applicant and the likelihood for success in a Ph.D. program. At least two (2) letters should be from faculty members.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 8,905 AUD / year (approx. 6,312 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 8,659 AUD / year (approx. 6,138 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 3,997 AUD / year (approx. 2,833 USD / year)
Living costs
Atlanta, United States: 1,711-3,115 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
PhD scholarship opportunities are available for Industrial Engineering, including options such as the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF), Fulbright U.S. Student Program, Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships for Overseas Studies, Fulbright-Masaryk Award, Marshall Scholarships, P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship, OAS Academic Scholarship Program, and many others.
