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Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering

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Advanced Mechanical Study

Earn your doctorate in a program that provides the diverse research experiences needed to make your mark in the field, including opportunities to contribute to industry-sponsored research. Model, design and lead experiments to verify thermal systems, mechanical systems, components and processes while considering real-world constraints and the impact your solution may have on society.

Students completing this degree are well prepared to work in a research-oriented position, such as those at national laboratories, industries, or universities.

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Fast Facts

  • No. 1 Best Value Public University in the West – ranked for the fifth year in a row by U.S. News and World Report. We’re also the only public university in Idaho to be ranked best value by Forbes, Money and The Princeton Review.
  • Highest Salary Earnings for early- and mid-career undergraduate degree recipients than any other public university in Idaho – Payscale
  • Personalized Attention from nationally and internationally recognized faculty and staff through 1-on-1 interaction, mentorship, advising and research collaboration. Most faculty hold Ph.D.s in their field.

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Engineering Physics Building Rm. 324K

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Mechanical Engineering
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 0902
Moscow, ID 83844-0902

Phone: 208-885-6579

Email: medept@uidaho.edu