PurDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringPurdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Program Overview

Degree: Ph.D.
Duration: Not published
Tuition: To be confirmed
Fields: Mechanical Engineering

Application Cycle

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Application opens: To be confirmed
Application deadline: To be confirmed

Documents Required

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic Statement of Purpose

OGSPS graduate application academic statement.

CV or resume

Personal History Statement

OGSPS graduate application personal history statement.

Recommendation letters x 3

Academic recommenders preferred when assessing potential for graduate study.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From every higher-education institution attended. Original language and certified English translation for international records. Official copies typically required after admission.

Published Score Requirements

Academic: Bachelor's degree; Minimum recommended GPA to apply is 3.2/4.0; not published as a hard cutoff.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Engineering or science bachelor's expected. PhD admission requires evidence of ability to perform independent research.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (R6.5, L6.0, S6.0, W5.5); OGSPS Graduate School IELTS Academic admission minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (R4.0, L3.5, S3.5, W4.0) | 80 overall (R19, L14, S18, W18); OGSPS Graduate School admission minimum for exams taken on or after 21 Jan 2026. Some programs require higher scores.; OGSPS Graduate School admission minimum for exams taken before 21 Jan 2026. Some programs require higher scores.
GRE: Optional; GRE General Test optional.

Historical admission data is not published.

PurDoctor of Philosophy in Mechanical EngineeringPurdue University · West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Program Overview

Application Cycle

Documents Required

Published Score Requirements

Source