Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026 — National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027 — International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027 — National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Sep 2027 — International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
Credits
60 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Greensboro, United States
Disciplines
Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Career Prospects
- Graduates are typically employed in research environments in government laboratories and industries, and as university faculty.
- The Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University is highly individualistic in nature, and the student is expected to make a significant contribution to the reservoir of human knowledge by investigating a significant topic within the domain of mechanical engineering.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Graduates of the Ph.D. program will apply their critical thinking skills to invent, analyze, and model complex engineering systems and make novel contributions to the discipline.
- Graduates of the Ph.D. program will demonstrate effective communication skills through project and dissertation work and conference presentations.
- Graduates of the Ph.D. program will perform research or undertake advanced projects in an area of mechanical engineering such as mechanical systems and materials, energy and thermal-fluid sciences, and aerospace and make novel contributions in their respective areas of research.
- Graduates of the Ph.D. program will be active and effective leaders in their professional societies.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3.5
- GRE: Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 53
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline with a minimum GPA of 3.3
- GRE score
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 14,178 AUD / year ≈ 10,050 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 14,178 AUD / year ≈ 10,050 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 4,148 AUD / year ≈ 2,940 USD / year
Living costs
Greensboro, United States: 1,412–2,173 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.