#1 |  University of Michigan, Ann ArborMichigan, Usa28%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹10.34L/Yr ($12,034/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical engineeringIELTS6.5₹45.08L/Yr $52,456Course duration: 3 years Programs | 8.3/10(6 Users)Ranked 19 by THE in 2024Ranked 7 by US News in 2024 |
#2 |  Cornell University, IthacaNew York, Usa14.1%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹9.14L/Yr ($10,635/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringGRE310IELTS7.0PTE70₹25.35L/Yr $29,500Course duration: 5 years Programs | 8.0/10(8 Users)Ranked 27 by THE in 2024Ranked 13 by US News in 2024 |
#3 |  Northwestern University, EvanstonIllinois, Usa7%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹13.79L/Yr ($16,047/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Theoretical and Applied Mec...IELTS7₹32.12L/Yr $37,378Course duration: 4 years Programs | 8.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 28 by THE in 2024Ranked 50 by QS in 2025 |
#4 |  Ohio State University, ColumbusOhio, Usa49.4%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹12L/Yr ($13,966/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical Engineering₹37.5L/Yr $43,638Course duration: 5 years Programs | 8.3/10(3 Users)Ranked 101 by THE in 2024Ranked 27 by US News in 2024 |
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#5 |  University of Illinois, ChicagoIllinois, Usa73.6%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹10.72L/Yr ($12,479/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringGRE318IELTS6.5PTE54₹16.21L/Yr $18,863Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.2/10(4 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 365 by QS in 2025 |
#6 |  University at Buffalo, BuffaloNew York, Usa59.4%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹8.72L/Yr ($10,152/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringGRE309TOEFL90PTE50₹27.64L/Yr $32,160Course duration: 5 years Programs | 7.8/10(8 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 151 by ARWU in 2022 |
#7 |  University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleTennessee, Usa76.3%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹9.19L/Yr ($10,696/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringGMAT700TOEFL80PTE53₹27.33L/Yr $31,798Course duration: 3 years Programs | 8.7/10(2 Users)Ranked 126 by THE in 2024Ranked 55 by US News in 2024 |
#8 |  University of Georgia, AthensGeorgia, Usa52.9%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹8.65L/Yr ($10,060/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanics and Materials Eng...IELTS6.5₹21.98L/Yr $25,578Course duration: 4 years 1 More Program | 6.8/10(5 Users)Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 112 by US News in 2024 |
#9 |  University of Iowa, Iowa CityIowa, Usa80.7%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹8.98L/Yr ($10,450/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical Engineering₹6.72L/Yr $7,815Course duration: 5 years Programs | 5.5/10(6 Users)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 596 by QS in 2025 |
#10 |  Louisiana State University, Baton RougeLouisiana, Usa76%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹10.1L/Yr ($11,750/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringTOEFL79PTE59₹26.09L/Yr $30,361Course duration: 4 years Programs | Ranked 401 by THE in 2024Ranked 121 by US News in 2024 |
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#11 |  University of Miami, Coral GablesFlorida, Usa37.7%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹11.74L/Yr ($13,666/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical Engineering₹57.06L/Yr $66,390Course duration: 3 years Programs | 8.3/10(1 User)Ranked 201 by THE in 2024Ranked 324 by QS in 2025 |
#12 |  South Dakota State University, BrookingsSouth Dakota, Usa90.8%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹7.36L/Yr ($8,563/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Agricultural, Biosystems an...₹16.86L/Yr $19,622Course duration: 3 years Programs | Ranked 296 by US News in 2024Ranked 901 by ARWU in 2022 |
#13 |  University of South Carolina, AikenSouth Carolina, Usa52%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹6.52L/Yr ($7,592/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Engineering: Mechanical Eng...IELTS6.5PTE53₹56.54L/Yr $65,792Course duration: 2 years Programs | -- |
#14 |  University of New Mexico, AlbuquerqueNew Mexico, Usa45%Acceptance Rate | Tuition: ₹16.74L/Yr ($19,477/Yr)Living: ₹8.51L/Yr ($9,900/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical Engineering Conc...₹7.03L/Yr $8,183Course duration: 4 years Programs | Ranked 791 by QS in 2025Ranked 236 by US News in 2024 |
#15 |  University of Georgia College of Engineering, AthensGeorgia, Usa | Admission | Ph.D Mechanics and Materials Eng...IELTS6.5₹21.98L/Yr $25,578Course duration: 4 years Programs | -- |
#16 |  University of Vermont, BurlingtonVermont, Usa67%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹10.33L/Yr ($12,022/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical Engineering₹37.04L/Yr $43,102Course duration: 4 years Programs | 8.0/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 133 by US News in 2024 |
#17 |  Southern Methodist University, DallasTexas, Usa48.9%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹14.19L/Yr ($16,510/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical EngineeringTOEFL100₹15.47L/Yr $18,000Course duration: 3 years Programs | 9.7/10(1 User)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 89 by US News in 2024 |
#18 |  University of North Texas, DentonTexas, Usa71.8%Acceptance Rate | Living: ₹3.7L/Yr ($4,304/Yr)Admission | Ph.D Mechanical and Energy Engin...ACT21TOEFL79PTE53₹23.91L/Yr $27,820Course duration: 4 years Programs | 7.0/10(2 Users)Ranked 1001 by QS in 2025Ranked 260 by US News in 2024 |