Transitioning to Ph.D.

Engineering Societies

Interested in a Ph.D.?

The vast majority of Ph.D. students at the Mechanical Engineering Department have continued on for a Ph.D. from the MS program.

Established Relationships Make a Difference

In order to enter the Ph.D. program, one must find an ME faculty member willing to supervise and fund a research project. Because current Stanford MS students have established relationships with the faculty, they have a significant advantage over MS students from other universities. We highly recommend that students interested in a Ph.D. from Stanford Mechanical Engineering apply for the MS here first. The Ph.D. program only admits students who already hold (or are currently studying for) an MS degree.

How to Apply

Current Stanford MS students interested in adding a Ph.D. program to their academic career should speak with the staff at the Student Services Office about the necessary paperwork and relevant policies.

Paperwork must be completed prior to completing the MS program. Failure to do so will necessitate an application through the on-line admissions process along with all other external applicants.