PhD in Mechanical Engineering — study plan
- Credit hours
- 60
- Levels
- 3
- Courses
- 34
- Degree
- phd
The PhD in Mechanical Engineering study plan at Khalifa University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 2 years (3 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 34 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Courses 3 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGR 701 | Research Methods in Engineering | 3 |
| ENGR 703 | PhD Research Seminar I | 0 |
| ENGR 704 | PhD Research Seminar II | 0 |
| MEEN 795 | PhD Written Qualifying Exam | 0 |
| MEEN 796 | PhD Research Proposal Examinate | 0 |
Electives 84 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEEN 701 | Fracture Mechanics and Fatigue Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 702 | Damage Mechanics of Solids and Structures Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 703 | Linear and Nonlinear Finite Element Methods Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 704 | Computational Inelasticity Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 705 | Micromechanics of Materials Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 706 | Theory of Plasticity Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 721 | Computational Fluid Mechanics Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 722 | Non-Newtonian Fluid Dynamics Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 723 | Advanced Combustion Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 724 | Advanced Modeling of Cooling Systems Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 725 | Multiphase Flow in Porous Media Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 741 | Advanced Conduction and Radiation Heat Transfer Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 742 | Advanced Convection Heat Transfer Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 743 | Micro-Nano Energy Transport Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 744 | Interfacial Transport and Phase Change Heat Transfer Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 745 | Concentrated Solar Power and Thermal Energy Storage Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 761 | Advanced Process Dynamics and Control Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 762 | Analysis and Simulation of Mechatronics Systems Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 763 | Theory and design of digital control systems Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 764 | Optimal Control Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 765 | Acoustics and Noise Control Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 766 | MEMS Theory and Applications Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 767 | Control of Robotic Systems Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 781 | Materials Selection in Mechanical Design Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 782 | Materials Characterization Techniques Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 791 | Inference and Estimation from Models and Data Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 792 | Advanced Nanomaterials and Their Mechanical Applications Elective | 3 |
| MEEN 794 | Selected Topics in MEEN Elective | 3 |
Dissertation 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MEEN 799 | PhD Research Dissertation | 30 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Mechanical Engineering
How many credit hours is PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Khalifa University?
PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Khalifa University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 34 courses.
How many years is PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Khalifa University?
The study plan for PhD in Mechanical Engineering spans about 2 years (3 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does PhD in Mechanical Engineering award?
PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Khalifa University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.
Is PhD in Mechanical Engineering offered at other universities?
Yes, PhD in Mechanical Engineering is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.