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Ph.D. in Mechanics and Electronics Systems

Takushoku University

Japan

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

As standard, at least three extra years. Foreign language proficiency tests. Research presentation. Publication of peer-reviewed papers. Doctoral thesis.

PhD in Maritime Affairs

World Maritime University

Sweden

Environmental Science, International Relations, Public Policy, Sustainability, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The World Maritime University (WMU) was established by the UN’s International Maritime Organisation in 1983 and is IMO’s apex institution for postgraduate education and research in the maritime field.

English

3 Years

PhD in Photonics

Max Planck School of Photonics

Germany

Optometry, Engineering, Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Max Planck School of Photonics (MPSP) is a top-tier interdisciplinary graduate school in Germany that provides a unique PhD program (as well as a combined MSc and PhD program) in Photonics for excellent graduates from all over the world. We are not a single university, but a network of 19 top universities and research institutions across Germany. Therefore, we combine the knowledge of the best researchers and offer our students a unique graduate school experience: • Full funding and no tuition fees • Excellent teaching and research facilities • Outstanding network of world-renowned Fellows • Additional curriculum bundling the knowledge of our Fellows and preparing you for your career • Very good connections to industry After completing our "study phase" or if you apply with a qualifying MSc degree you can start your PhD research project. In the 3-year "research phase" you conduct your doctoral project in photonics under the supervision of our MPSP Fellows at one of our 19 research institutions.

English

3 Years

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Civil and Environmental Engineering

College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Environmental Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. program provides an outstanding education in a small focused setting. The doctoral program focuses primarily on the environmental area and computational modeling and information technology applications in civil engineering...

English

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

University of Massachusetts Amherst College of Engineering

United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Industrial engineers (IEs) are systems thinkers who combine math, data science, engineering, economics, social science, and business methods to help organizations improve their products and services, mitigate risks, and, more generally, make better decisions.

English

Ph.D. in Bioengineering

University of Colorado Denver College of Engineering, Design and Computing

United States of America (USA)

Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The doctor of philosophy in bioengineering prepares students for bioengineering careers in industry, government, or academia. An advanced degree in this area provides numerous opportunities to work in health care, the biomedical industry, government regulatory agencies, and academia.

English

Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP)

The University Of Texas Medical Branch

United States of America (USA)

Biomedical Engineering, Biology, Psychology, Medicine, Health Sciences, Neuroscience

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP) at UTMB established in 1981 was the first Ph.D. program in neuroscience in Texas. The rich interdisciplinary program of course work and research provides an internationally competitive education that enhances a trainee's ability to become a scholarly and productive contributor to our knowledge of nervous system function and disease mechanisms.

English

PH.D. IN Earth Systems and Built Environments

Università degli Studi "Gabriele d'Annunzio"

Italy

Sustainability, Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Architecture

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The doctorate trains PhDs on broad themes of Architecture, Earth Sciences and the Planets and Civil Engineering. This interdisciplinary research platform includes topics that concern the natural and man-made environments, the risks associated with them (hydro-geological risk, risks and safety of the built environment at different scales, planning, design and conservation of buildings and urban settlements), and georesources. In this context interdisciplinary, it is possible to develop specific doctoral themes capable of generating repercussions scientific and applicative in line with an increasingly complex society. The research activity follows an initial period of basic training and develops collaborations with research institutions and universities which, where possible, will allow doctoral students to obtain an Italian and foreign qualification (in co-tutorship) and any additional certification of Doctor Europaeus or Network Doctorate International.

Italian

PhD in Food Science & Engineering

Dalian Polytechnic University

China

Food Science, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Ph.D. in Food Science & Engineering

3 Years

PhD in Sciences and Engineering

Institut Polytechnique de Paris

France

Natural Sciences, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The PhDs in Science and Engineering are consolidated within the Doctoral School of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris which hosts around 900 doctoral students, supervised by more than 800 researchers. Research rely on its 30 high-end laboratories, which offer a very important scientific strike force, demonstrated by their great national and international reputation and the high level of recognition achieved by the most eminent researchers. The Doctoral School of the Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers multidisciplinary doctoral training in six research areas: Computing, Data & Artificial Intelligence; Information, Communications & Electronics; Economics, Management & Social Sciences; Physics; Biology & Chemistry; Mechanical & Energetic Engineering.

English

3 Years

M.S./Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering

Kent State University - College of Aeronautics and Engineering

United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The College of Aeronautics and Engineering (CAE) seeks highly qualified, independent, and ambitious applicants for its graduate programs in aerospace engineering. We feature a diverse faculty conducting groundbreaking research and development in four distinct, multidisciplinary research themes. Our faculty have expertise in aircraft design, space exploration, thermal-fluid sciences, data science, artificial intelligence, robotics, fuel cell propulsion and sustainability, and eVTOL propulsion.

English

4 Years

PH.D in COMPARATIVE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

University of Wisconsin-Madison

United States of America (USA)

Genetics, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Biology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Students seeking an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in core areas of animal and human health can do so through the UW School of Veterinary Medicine’s Comparative Biomedical Sciences (CBMS) Graduate Program. This highly ranked program integrates faculty from a wide variety of departments throughout the school and the UW-Madison campus and offers a unique research training experience for its students.

English

Ph.D. in Engineering

Saint Louis University

United States of America (USA)

Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Management, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Aerospace Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Ph.D. in Engineering program at Saint Louis University's School of Science and Engineering focuses on a specific research topic. The students are expected to conduct original academic research that culminates in a dissertation and peer-reviewed publications. Additional coursework related to the chosen research area is also required.

English

4 Years

PhD in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering

China University of Petroleum

China

Geology, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The predecessor of the Mechanical Engineering in China University of Petroleum is the original discipline of petroleum mechanical engineering founded in 1952 at the department of petroleum engineering in Tsinghua University, which is the earliest established oil field mechanical discipline.

English

4 Years

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

University of Connecticut College of Engineering Graduate Programs

United States of America (USA)

Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Electronics systems manipulate electrical currents using devices such as transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. These components control or amplify the flow of current and convert it from one form to another.

English

4 Years

PHD in Material Science and Production Engineering

Fukuoka Institute Of Technology

Japan

Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

This department offers four Doctor's programs. Solid-State Electronics gives special courses on the fundamentals of electronic devices/materials and optical devices/materials. Applied Advanced Materials Engineering gives special courses on applications of magnetic materials and bio-materials to electrical and chemical engineering. Energy System Engineering gives special courses on generation, conversion, storage, and transportation of electric and heat energy. System Design and Production Engineering gives special studies on the fundamentals and application of machine design and ultra-precise machining technology.

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mechanical Engineering

College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

We offer a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree that addresses modern topics in experimental, computational and theoretical mechanics, and mechanical engineering, through advanced courses and research, build on a distinguished faculty recognized nationally and internationally.

English

3 Years

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering

Texas A&M University Kingsville College of Education and Human Performance

United States of America (USA)

Engineering, Environmental Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Environmental Engineering offered by the Department of Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University-Kingsville prepares students for careers in research, teaching, and environmental management.

English

Ph.D. in Computer or Electrical Engineering

University of Alabama Huntsville

United States of America (USA)

Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Computer Science

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department offers a program leading to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer or Electrical Engineering.

English

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

The University of Texas at San Antonio

United States of America (USA)

Mechanical Engineering, Engineering

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers advanced coursework integrated with research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical Engineering. The program has four concentrations: Thermal and Fluid Systems; Design and Manufacturing Systems; Mechanics and Materials; and Robotics and Control.

English

8 Years

156 Best Engineering Doctoral Degree Programs for 2025

Ph.D. in Mechanics and Electronics Systems

PhD in Maritime Affairs

PhD in Photonics

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Ph.D. in Bioengineering

Neuroscience Graduate Program (NGP)

PH.D. IN Earth Systems and Built Environments

PhD in Food Science & Engineering

PhD in Sciences and Engineering

M.S./Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering

PH.D in COMPARATIVE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Ph.D. in Engineering

PhD in Geological Resources and Geological Engineering

PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering

PHD in Material Science and Production Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Mechanical Engineering

Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering

Ph.D. in Computer or Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering

Doctoral Degrees, Engineering