QS Rank:

243

Dartmouth College

New Hampshire

United States

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PhD Programs Admissions

Ready to apply to Dartmouth's engineering PhD, the PhD-Innovation (PhD-I) Program, the PhD in Medical Physics, or the PhD-MD? To help students prepare a strong application, this page provides important information about the admissions process, including deadlines, eligibility requirements, and application and financial aid instructions.

PhD students typically enter with full support from either a Graduate Research Assistantship (GRA) or an external fellowship. Explore general PhD funding and expenses to consider for all PhD programs and learn about additional fellowship and grant opportunities.

Duration

60 Months

Median Salary

$68,200

Ranking

#12

US World and News Report

#123

The World University Rankings

#243

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Winter ( Jan - Mar )

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Intake

Summer ( July - Sept )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

6.5 / 9

Minimum Score

100 / 120

Students

December 15

priority deadline for Fall term admission; applications are accepted on a rolling basis after December 15

Diversity

Midwest:

20%

South:

15%

West:

10%

International:

10%

Others:

15%

New England:

40%

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Spring

Round	Deadline	Decision
Space Available	NA	NA

Eligibility Criteria

Required Application Materials

The following instructions are a guide for completing the application for the PhD program at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth (Dartmouth Engineering).

PhD+PhD-I: New students interested in the PhD Innovation (PhD-I) Program can apply to both the PhD and PhD-I within the same application. Follow the PhD process outlined below, and submit the additional required materials for the PhD-I.

Please read the following instructions carefully. Only complete applications will be considered for admission.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all prerequisites and requirements for the standard PhD degree program. New PhD applicants, as well as current Dartmouth Engineering PhD and MD-PhD students are eligible to apply to the PhD Innovation (PhD-I) Program. Current students are advised to consult with their faculty advisor and Professor Eric Fossum, Director of the PhD-I Program, prior to applying.

Contact

General Program Questions

Jessica Moody

PhD Innovation Program Coordinator

[email protected]

Admissions Questions

[email protected]

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

Statement of Purpose
Required
GRE
Required
Passport
Required
Resume
Required
IELTS
Required
Transcript
Required
Provisional Certificate
Required
Degree Certificate
Required
Semester wise Marksheet
Required
General LOR
Required
General LOR
Required
General LOR
Required
Application Fee
90

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$68,200 / year

Graduation Rate

95%

Job Placement

96%

Prospective Job Roles

Research Scientist

Assistant Professor

Aviation Manager

Mechanical Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Design Engineer

Propulsion Engineer

Engineering Consultant

Aerodynamics Engineer

Academic Researcher

Materials Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

Automotive Engineer

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Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$20,136 / year

Scholarships

Scholarship, Fellowship & Grant Programs

These scholarship, fellowship and grant programs, established through the generosity of alumni, friends, foundations, and corporations, are awarded to engineering students with financial need who have demonstrated academic ability and show promise of contributing to the engineering profession.

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