OpenFieldPh.D. in Automotive and Systems Engineering - Electric Powertrains & Connected Mobility
University of Michigan-Dearborn · Dearborn, Michigan, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Elite automotive doctorate collaborating with major OEMs on battery management systems, vehicle electrification, autonomous collision avoidance, and lightweight structural composites.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Research Assistantships $30,000/year plus full tuition remission and health insurance
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $60
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in mechanical, electrical, or automotive engineering with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 84+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of purpose and technical resume
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Michigan-Dearborn's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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