Curriculum Name

Doctor of Philosophy Program in Mechanical Engineering

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)

Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

Year and Credit Counts

Type 1.1 and 2.1: 3 years and 48 units

Type 1.2 and 2.2: 4 years and 72 units

Language(s) Used

Thai and English

Expected Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge in Mathematics, Sciences and Engineering to solve in-depth problems and improve works in Mechanical Engineering field.
2. Identify, formulate, make appropriate assumptions and solve engineering problems.
3. Research and self-study
4. Design and execute experiments as well as analyze and interpret the data.
5. Possess skills in using modern engineering-related hardware and software in design process and practical problem solving.
6. Manage a project.
7. Write reports and academic papers/articles.
8. Communicate and present their works effectively.
9. Have moral, mental attitude and work ethics.
10. Work with others as a team, possess leadership, and work professionally.

Potential Careers after Graduation:

• Mechanical engineers and engineers in any industrial section requiring Mechanical Engineering knowledge
• Project engineers
• Researchers and research assistants
• Management-level engineers and project managers
• Entrepreneurs

Candidate Requirements

1. Type 1.1: Completion in Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent; undergraduate-level GPA not less than 3.00; graduate-level GPA not less than 3.50; Language testing score is required — TOEFL (Paper-based) at least 525, TOEFL (Computer-based) at least 195, IELTS (Academic Module) at least 5.5 or other equivalent language test. The test must be within 2 years of the application time.
2. Type 1.2: Completion in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with first class honors  or GPA not less than 3.50, Language testing score is required — TOEFL (Paper-based) at least 525, TOEFL (Computer-based) at least 195, IELTS (Academic Module) at least 5.5 or other equivalent language test. The test must be within 2 years of the application time.
3. Type 2.1: Completion in Master’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent with GPA not less than 3.25.
4. Type 2.2: Completion in Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent with GPA not less than 3.25.

Note: Candidates who do not strictly satisfy the requirements (3) and (4) may request to be considered on case-by-case basis.