Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Theoretical and Applied Mechanics] From Cornell University

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Theoretical and Applied Mechanics)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

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$29,500/Yr

$29,500 /Yr

All students are required to minor in at least one other field. Frequently selected minors are aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, applied physics, astronomy, electrical and computer engineering, geophysics, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, physics, and structural engineering. Students usually take four years to earn the Ph.D. degree.
Ph.D. students take a qualifying examination. For incoming students with a Bachelor's degree, the examination is usually held after they have completed two semesters of graduate studies at Cornell. For incoming students with a Master's degree, the examination is held after they have completed one semester of graduate studies at Cornell. They must also demonstrate proficiency in English and one of the following languages: French, German, Russian, Chinese, or Japanese. Teaching experience is required.
The graduate field of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (TAM) provides a foundation in engineering science and applied mathematics that prepares students to carry out analytical or experimental research and to develop models to solve a wide variety of engineering problems. Faculty are particularly strong and active in dynamical systems, networks, composites, adhesion, granular mechanics, fracture mechanics, planetary rings and asteroids, robotics, biomechanics and bio-mathematics, locomotion and insect flight.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	$29500 (USD 29500)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	$9152 (USD 9152)
Food	$6094 (USD 6094)
Total Cost	$15246 (USD 15246)

Previous Year Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	$29500 (USD 29500)
2022	$29500 (USD 29500)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must have a bachelor's or a master's degree in a related field to get admission to this program.
A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE updated

70 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
JN Tata Endowment Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student$ 20,174/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Fulbright-Nehru Masters Fellowships	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
The Kay-Grant Group Scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program	Scholarship per student$ 25,000/Yr$25,000	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details