Application Deadlines

Fall - May 1
Spring - October 1

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, the following are required for study toward the Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering:

• A master’s degree in engineering or a closely allied field
• GPA of at least 3.5

  Exceptional students with only a baccalaureate degree may also be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program

• Satisfactory score on the verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE
• TOEFL score (International Students only)
  See http://www.uncc.edu/intradmn/grad.asp#1 for the minimum scores in TOEFL

Application

UNC Charlotte uses ApplyYourself – an online application system. The application is completed online and submitted electronically.

UNC Charlotte Graduate Application and Instructions: http://graduateschool.uncc.edu/admissions/apply-now.html

A $55.00 (non-refundable) application processing fee, payable by credit card, is required before the online application can be submitted.

Applications of US citizens, US Permanent Residents, Asylees and Refugees are processed as domestic applications. Applications of students on, or intending to be on, temporary visa status in the USA (i.e. F-1, H-1, H-4, etc) as well as Pending Permanent Residents are processed as international applications. Applicants should follow the application instructions accordingly.

International applicants are encouraged to contact the Office of International Admissions for assistance with admission to UNC Charlotte.
http://www.uncc.edu/intradmn/

Supporting Documents

• Transcripts: Two official transcripts of all academic work attempted beyond high school.
• GRE Score: Official GRE scores are required of all applicants. The GRE institutional code for UNC Charlotte is 5105. Results are considered official only when sent to the Graduate School directly from the testing agency.
• TOEFL Score: Official TOEFL scores are required of all students whose native language is not English and who have not earned a post-secondary degree from a US institution. A minimum score of 557 (220 computer-based, 83 internet-based) is required for admission to the university. The TOEFL institutional code for UNC Charlotte is 5105.

  Note: MELAB or IELTS scores are also accepted. Minimum required scores are 78 for the MELAB and 6.5 overall for the IELTS.

• Letters of Recommendation: Applicants must provide three letters of reference, at least two of which must be from faculty members. All three must be from professionals working in the applicant’s field of interest.
• Statement of Purpose: Applicants should prepare a statement of purpose which reflects their experience and objective in undertaking graduate study in the chosen field.

Application Submission

The official date of application is the day the Graduate School receives application and payment of the processing fee online. All supporting documents should be submitted to:
The Office of Graduate Admissions
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Blvd.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
USA

Admission Status

Applications are not considered complete (and will not be reviewed for admission) until all of the required supporting documents have been received in the Graduate School by the stated deadlines. Applicants will be notified by e-mail once the application for admission has been received. Applications can monitor the status of their applications online using the PIN and Password issued in the notification e-mail.

Contact Information

Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
380 Duke Centennial Hall
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Phone: (704) 687-8253
Fax: (704) 687-
Website: www.mees.uncc.edu

Director of Graduate Programs
Dr. Harish P. Cherukuri
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Office of Graduate Admissions
UNC Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Phone: (704) 687-5503
Fax: 704-687-3279

Online:
U.S. Applicants:
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Web: www.graduateschool.uncc.edu

International Applicants:
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Web: www.uncc.edu/intradmn