OpenFieldPh.D. in Mechanical Engineering - 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing - W.M. Keck Center
University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, Texas, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Operating one of the world's largest additive manufacturing university laboratories with over 60 commercial 3D printers, this elite doctorate pioneers electron beam melting, stereolithography of ceramics, and multi-material electronics printing.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- W.M. Keck Center Research Fellowships $32,000/year plus complete tuition waiver
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by fellowship
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS or MS in mechanical, aerospace, materials, or manufacturing engineering with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests aligned with Keck Center labs
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Texas at El Paso's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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