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Computational Science and Engineering—PhD

Understand scientific and engineering challenges. Realize the computational theories and methods behind the solutions. Be at the front line of a rapidly evolving discipline. Face extremely large and complex problems using unconventional techniques. Are you ready?

Program Overview

Our doctorate in computational science and engineering (CSE) at Michigan Technological University is a PhD program engaging faculty and students in interdisciplinary research and teaching, focusing on computational aspects of science and engineering. The program requires the most students have a rigorous academic background or master's in an engineering, technological, or scientific field to be admitted into the program.

Delivery Options
- On-Campus: PhD

Computational Science and Engineering Program Details

Learn more about the computational science and engineering program at Michigan Tech. For international students, Computational Science and Engineering is a designated STEM program.

On-Campus Programs

PhD Requirements

To complete a doctoral degree, students must complete the following milestones:

Complete all coursework and research credits (see credit requirements below)
Pass Qualifying Examination
Pass Research Proposal Examination
Prepare and Submit Approved Dissertation
Pass Final Oral Defense

The minimum credit requirements are as follows:

Total Credit Requirements
Degrees	Credits
MS-PhD (minimum)	30 Credits
BS-PhD (minimum)	60 Credits

Individual programs may have higher standards and students are expected to know their program's requirements. See the Doctor of Philosophy Requirements website for more information about PhD milestones and related timelines.

Additional Program Information

Want to learn more about computational science and engineering at Michigan Tech? Visit the department for more information:

Contact

Graduate Director

Guy Hembroff

Sample Areas of Interest

Select areas of interest to help customize your computational science and engineering PhD. Sample areas include:

Bioinformatics
Computational Chemistry
National Defense
Weather Forecasting

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Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Applications are reviewed on an individual basis using a holistic approach. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, although you will need to upload them later.

Graduate School Admissions Process

Applying to Graduate School is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts or test scores are needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps. International applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $10 processing fee per application.

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Graduate School Admissions Options

Michigan Tech offers several admissions options in order to meet the educational needs of students from a variety of backgrounds. Students should review the options available to them and apply for the program that will best help them achieve their personal educational goals.

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Graduate School Requirements

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School as a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

See additional application requirements, including required materials:

Student Statements

Official Transcripts

Program Specific Requirements

Program Specific

2 Letters of Recommendation
Résumé / Curriculum vitae
GRE not required
No Additional Documents Accepted

International Students

TOEFL: Recommended Score of at least 100 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of at least 7.0

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 79 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis.

Recommended Deadline

Apply by February 15 for full financial consideration.

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

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Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. Our Graduate School offers over 125 certificates, master's, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.

Who You'll Work With

More than 24 faculty from around the world that publish in top-tier journals, bring in thousands of research dollars, and partner with the government and private companies.

Where You'll Work

The Computational Science and Engineering Program at Michigan Tech has two main components: the non-departmental CSE PhD program and the Computational Science and Engineering Research Institute (CSERI). The CSERI serves the PhD program and the entire research community at Michigan Tech. This multidisciplinary program facilitates the application of methods and techniques from the fields of computer science and mathematics to emerging problems in sciences and engineering.

Faculty Spotlight

Jeremy P. Bos

Jeremy P. Bos
Assistant Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

"Too few sensors, too much data, way too fragile"

A variety of problems use sensors and processing via electronics and computers to make references about the world. Remote sensing, autonomous vehicles, and robots operating in unstructured environments collect data with sensors. Much of this data is redundant, not useful, or discarded. Bos' research involves exploring novel sensing modalities that operate reliably and safely by collecting only the necessary data.

Program Faculty