Ohio University's Mechanical and Systems Engineering Ph.D. program is an interdisciplinary program with specialized tracks in Mechanical Engineering (ME) and Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE). The program prepares students for advanced engineering work in industry, government or academia.
Through the Mechanical Engineering track, you'll have the opportunity to specialize your research in the areas of biomedical engineering, CAD/CAM, machine and automotive design, energy, manufacturing, materials and deformable solid body mechanics, robotics and rigid body mechanics and thermo-fluid systems.
Through the Industrial and Systems Engineering, you'll have the ability to specialize in manufacturing systems, information systems, artificial intelligence, systems simulation, process planning, distribution systems, genetic algorithms, data mining, location science, supply chain design, human factors and reliability.
Note about Fee Waiver for applicants in the Mechanical Engineering track: Applicants with a GRE quantitative score in the 80th percentile or better may be entitled to a waiver of the application fee. Contact graduate chair Dr. Muhammad Ali at alim1@ohio.edu to request the fee waiver code to use with your online application.
This program permits full-time enrollment in residence at Ohio University, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
| Entry Term | U.S. Applicant Deadline | International Applicant Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | July 15* | February 1 |
| Spring Semester | December 1* | September 1 |
| Summer Semester | April 1 | December 1 |
*U.S. students are encouraged to apply by the earlier international applicant deadline since the admission process is competitive.
Ohio University has been consistently ranked as a Best Value University by U.S. News and World Report. We're continuously striving to make college more affordable and accessible, while maintaining the high quality and value of an OHIO education.
Tuition and fees are assessed based on the number of credit hours of enrollment, Ohio residency and program.
Graduate appointments are awarded by academic programs and departments. To apply, indicate your interest in an appointment on the degree-seeking application in the space provided.
To access and complete forms for the Ph.D. Program, including forms related to dissertation committees, arranging a defense, reporting on your defense, etc., please see the Russ College Graduate Forms page.
A minimum of 60 semester hours beyond the Master of Science (M.S.) degree or 90 hours beyond the Bachelors of Science (B.S.) is required consisting of coursework at the 6000 and 7000 level. Additionally, students must pass the qualifying examination before earning 12 credit hours of coursework applicable toward the Ph.D. degree, and a comprehensive examination no later than the end of four semesters of coursework.
Learn more about the program and view all course requirements on the University Catalog webpage. You can also learn more on the program on the program policies and procedures page.
Ohio University Mechanical and Systems Engineering doctoral degree graduates go on to do advanced engineering work in industry, government or academia. You can find our graduates at leading research universities and companies such as Boeing, Daimler Chrysler, General Electric, NASA, Cummins, and Naval Air Systems command, among many others.
For more information about the Mechanical and Systems Engineering Ph.D., contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Email: megrad@ohio.edu
Phone: 740.593.1553