To apply for admission to doctoral programs follow the directions provided below specific to each program. Purdue engineering PhD programs at IUPUI are offered in co-operation with Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. IUPUI does not offer engineering Direct PhD programs. Direct admission to engineering PhD programs are offered at the Purdue University, West Lafayette campus.
Applications for Admission to PhD Engineering Programs
Purdue University PhD engineering studies at IUPUI
Biomedical Engineering:
To apply for admission to the PhD program in Biomedical Engineering, you must apply directly to the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University, West Lafayette. Complete the Purdue University online application; select West Lafayette campus. Obtain information and specific application instructions at this Purdue University BME website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/BMEGraduateProgram/Admissions/. Inquiries may be sent to the BME Office Coordinator.
Electrical and Computer Engineering:
For information about the PhD program in Electrical and Computer Engineering, visit the ECE Department page.
Mechanical Engineering:
To apply for admission to the PhD program in Mechanical Engineering to study at the IUPUI campus, click on the following that applies to you. Applicants wishing to apply for admission to the Ph.D. ME program at IUPUI must be currently earning or have earned a Master's degree. (IUPUI does not offer the Direct Ph.D. program in engineering. Admission to the Direct Ph.D. program is offered only at the Purdue Universtiy, West Lafayette campus.)
The items listed in the following are required for your application for admission to a PhD engineering program. Use the following as your Checklist to apply and to gather the required supporting materials.
Graduate Application for Admission:
Mechanical Engineering PhD applicants: Complete the Mechanical Engineering (ME) "Additional Information Form". Important: Save the completed form as Adobe Pro pdf in print mode and upload to the IUPUI graduate application prior to submission of the online application.
Complete and submit the IUPUI Online Graduate and Professional Admissions Application.
Graduate application fee of $60. Pay online with a valid credit card.
Academic-related Supporting Documents:
One (1) set of official academic transcripts are required from all colleges/universities attended. Photocopies or scanned copies of transcripts are not acceptable.
A certified copy of Bachelor's degree diploma awarded, required only if degree conferred is not posted on final transcript.
The GRE General Test is required. Official GRE scores must be reported directly to IUPUI from the testing agency ETS. (IUPUI institution code: 1325.) Refer to the information sheet "I Need Information" for details about graduate admission test.
Three (3) recommendations for graduate admission are required.
Persons writing your recommendations should be your present or former professors/instructors, advisors, or project leaders, managers/supervisors whom you report to professionally, and are expected to comment on your academic performance, intellectual abilities, and scholastic aptitudes. Recommendations from friends, acquaintances, peers, and family members or relatives are notacceptable. It is strongly preferred that recommenders complete and submit web-based recommendations within the online application. Instructions are provided in the online application on how a recommender may complete and submit an online recommendation.
A Statement of Purpose (in the online application): A 500-word essay summarizing your academic background, research contributions and professional experience if relevant, and your educational goals and objectives. In addition and very importantly, describe and highlight your specific area/s of research interest/s and focus in graduate study.
Naturalized U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, and including U.S. citizens who completed secondary and/or post-secondary education (Bachelor's or Master's degree program) in a country where English is not the first or official language:
- Proof of English Language Proficiency: Current official TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for admission. Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be reported directly to IUPUI from the testing agency. (ETS IUPUI institution code: 1325.)
- One (1) photocopy of your U.S. permanent resident card or U.S. passport.
Mailing Address: Mail all application materials to:
IUPUIPurdue School of Engineering & TechnologyMechanical Engineering and Energy Department723 West Michigan Street, SL 260AIndianapolis, IN 46202-5160The items listed in the following are required for your application for admission to a PhD engineering program. Use the following as your Checklist to apply and to gather the required supporting materials.
Graduate Application for Admission:
Mechanical Engineering PhD applicants: Complete the Mechanical Engineering (ME) "Additional Information Form". Important: Save the completed form as Adobe Pro pdf in print mode and upload to the IUPUI graduate application prior to submission of the online application.
Complete and submit the IUPUI Online Graduate and Professional Admissions Application.
Graduate application fee of US$65. Pay online with a valid credit card.
A photocopy of your current visa and/or I-20 documents, if you are currently residing in the U.S.A.
Academic-related Supporting Materials:
One (1) official final academic transcript (not photocopied/scan copies) in official language of home country, from all colleges/universities attended. (Do not include secondary or high school transcripts).
One (1) official English translation of final academic transcript, if official language of home country is not English.
One (1) official copy of undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate (Master's) degree diplomas received in official language of home country.
One (1) official English translation of undergraduate (Bachelor's) and graduate (Master's) degree diplomas received, if official language of home country is not English.
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores must be reported directly to IUPUI from the testing agency ETS. (IUPUI institution code: 1325.) Refer to information sheet Frequently Asked Questions for minimum score details.
The GRE General Test is required. Official GRE scores must be reported directly to IUPUI from the testing agency ETS. (IUPUI institution code: 1325.)
Three (3) recommendations for graduate admission are required.
Persons writing your recommendations should be your present or former professors/instructors, advisors, project leaders, or managers/supervisors who you report to professionally, and are expected to comment on your academic performance, intellectual abilities, and scholastic aptitudes. Recommendations from friends, acquaintances, peers, or family members/relatives are notacceptable. It is strongly preferred that recommenders complete and submit web-based recommendations within the online application. Instructions are provided in the online application on how a recommender may complete and submit an online recommendation.
A Statement of Purpose (upload to the online application). A 500-word essay summarizing your academic background, research contributions, and professional experience if relevant, and your educational goals and objectives. In addition and very importantly, describe and highlight your specific area/s of research interest and focus in graduate study.
Financial Document/s:
- If you have a government or institutional scholarship: Provide an official letter from the sponsoring agency confirming the scholarship and specifying the amount of the award.
Mailing Address: Mail all application materials to:
IUPUI
Purdue School of Engineering & Technology
Mechanical Engineering and Energy Department
723 West Michigan Street, SL 260A
Indianapolis, IN 46202
U.S.A.
You may direct inquiries to the Graduate Programs Office in the School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI.
