Mechanical Engineering PhD

In our mechanical engineering PhD program, you’ll engage in advanced learning in the field of mechanical engineering and be mentored in cutting-edge research in a variety of fields. 

Requirements

  • 3.0 GPA
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • GRE recommended

Bachelor’s Degree

  • Mechanical engineering
  • BS in other engineering disciplines
  • Other backgrounds: consult the program

Application

DEADLINE:
Fall/February 1
Spring/August 1
 
Leslie A. Rose Department of Mechanical Engineering

 

Doctoral Fellowships:

The mechanical engineering department, through the generous donations of many alumni of the department, is now offering Mechanical Engineering Doctoral Fellowships. This program provides $40,000 fellowships for the first two years of doctoral studies: $25,000 in year one and $15,000 in year two. The fellowships are available to graduate students after they have completed their master’s degree at South Dakota Mines and are beginning their doctoral studies. If you wish to apply for a doctoral fellowship, complete the application any time before the beginning of the first semester of your doctoral degree, and submit it to Mechanical.Engineering@sdsmt.edu.

Complete The Application

 

Expand Your Horizons

Find jobs in mechanical engineering, advanced manufacturing, robotics, renewable energy, and more! Work with a career specialist to explore your options.

Featured Research

Featured Courses

Credits

Elective:36-52
Research: 20-36, MS degree holders eligible for <30 credit reduction

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