How to Get a Ph.D. in Engineering

Get Admitted to an Engineering Ph.D. Program

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  Research engineering Ph.D. programs using online resources such as GradSchools.com. After finding programs that interest you, visit their department websites. Take note of admission requirements and deadlines.

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  Register for the Graduate Record Exam. The GRE is a standardized test required for admission to most graduate schools. Take the GRE and send the scores to the engineering graduate schools you plan on applying to.

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  Apply to the engineering graduate schools that match your credentials and interest. Be sure to include any required materials, such as letters of recommendation or resumes.

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  Complete your undergraduate degree. Be sure to have your undergraduate institution forward your final transcripts to the engineering graduate schools you have applied to.

Complete Ph.D. Degree Requirements

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  Complete required coursework for the Ph.D. program.

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  Perform engineering research for your Ph.D. dissertation at the guidance of your faculty adviser. Many times Ph.D. programs will have structured timelines for selecting an adviser and performing research.

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  Complete your Ph.D. dissertation as outlined by your graduate school program.