About the course

The PhD in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM), in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, is one of the only of its kind in the world, offering a rigorous curriculum with structured core and breadth required courses. These course requirements ensure all TAM graduate students develop a strong and broad foundation in mechanics as well as applied mathematics. The TAM PhD requires a research-based qualifying exam presentation, most students enter the program after completing a BS degree, and then earn a non-thesis MS degree after completing their required graduate courses. Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are required to complete a minimum of 32 graduate hours of course work beyond the bachelor's degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The course work must include 16 hours of core courses, or equivalent as evaluated by the Associate Head for Mechanics in applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics taken at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign or elsewhere. In addition, course work is required from each of the following major areas, totaling 16 hrs: 2 courses total from applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, and solid mechanics, 1 course in mechanics of materials, and at least 1 course in either computational mechanics or experimental mechanics. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$150,096

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Spring (January), 2025	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana
Spring (January), 2026	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

An applicant for admission to the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering must:

　　Be a graduate of an institution awarding a baccalaureate degree equivalent to that granted by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,

　　be adequately prepared for advanced study as demonstrated by his or her previous program of study and scholastic record, and

　　be recommended for admission by the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering. A minimum grade point average of 3.25 (A = 4.00) for the last two years of undergraduate study is required, and a minimum grade point average of 3.50 (A = 4.00) is required for any previous graduate work completed.

　　Scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test are required of all applicants. Based upon the previous preparation of the student, prerequisite courses may be specified by the advisor, but the credit may not be applied toward a degree.

　　All applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit TOEFL or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) scores as evidence of English proficiency. Minimum admission requirements are set by the Graduate College.

　　The Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering accepts PhD applications for both Spring and Fall terms.

　　TOFEL ibt ? 103

　　IELTS ? 7.5

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 103.0

　　

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