Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Engineering

University of Akron

Applicants must hold a bachelors degree from a program that is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET at the time of graduation or provide satisfactory evidence of an equivalent academic background to The University of Akron. Applicants with a Master of Science degree must provide satisfactory evidence of an equivalent engineering baccalaureate background. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a resume. While we typically expect incoming students to have a minimum 3.0 GPA, we take a holistic approach to reviewing applications. We consider a variety of factors beyond just GPA to determine whether an applicant is a good fit for our program. Every applicant who meets the Universitys minimum 2.5 GPA requirement will be carefully evaluated for admission based on all the materials they provide.