The University of Florida’s Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering provides a stimulating and supportive environment for students pursuing a Ph.D. in engineering. As a top-tier research institution, UF offers access to cutting-edge laboratories, advanced technology, and a faculty renowned for their expertise and innovative contributions to the field. The Ph.D. programs are designed to foster deep specialization and interdisciplinary research, allowing students to explore complex engineering challenges and develop groundbreaking solutions. UF’s robust research funding and strong partnerships with industry leaders ensure that doctoral candidates have ample opportunities for impactful, real-world applications of their work. For those aiming to become leaders in engineering research and academia, the University of Florida stands out as an exceptional choice.
- Find your desired doctoral degree program that matches your career goals
- Complete our brief Ph.D. degree program interest form so we can stay in touch with you and provide an application fee waiver (see below for additional information)
- Review UF’s graduate admission requirements and any additional requirements for your chosen program
- Contact our department graduate staff and/or faculty graduate coordinators with questions
Application fee waiver availability varies by department. Please see below for additional information.
- U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
- 3.00+ cumulative undergraduate GPA
- Applying for Fall 2027 Ph.D. admission (with a prior bachelor’s or master’s degree)
- Applies to all UF Engineering departments
- Complete this brief online form to request a waiver
- Applicants will receive a code and instructions via email
- International Students
- Applying for Fall 2027 Ph.D. admission (with a prior bachelor’s or master’s degree)
- Waiver availability and contact information to request a waiver appears in the chart below
| Department Prefix | Department Name | Request Ph.D. Application Fee Waiver |
| BME | Biomedical Engineering | grad@bme.ufl.edu |
| CHE | Chemical Engineering | grad@che.ufl.edu |
| CISE | Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering | None Available |
| ECE | Electrical and Computer Engineering | None Available |
| EED | Engineering Education | None Available |
| ESSIE | Civil, Coastal, Environmental Engineering | gradinfo@essie.ufl.edu |
| ISE | Industrial Systems and Engineering | isegradapps@ise.ufl.edu |
| MAE | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | gradadmissions@mae.ufl.edu |
| MSE | Materials Science Engineering, Nuclear Engineering Sciences | Fee Waiver Application Closed |
- UF Office of Admissions online application and $30 application fee
- See Application Fee Waivers section above for fee waiver information
- Transcripts for all post-secondary institutions
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree(s) received prior to the start of the Ph.D. program enrollment term (4-year bachelor’s degree for international students)
- All unofficial transcripts for the application review process
- Official transcripts will be required prior to enrollment
- Statement of Purpose
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume or CV that includes all post-high school education and employment
- International applicants must provide English proficiency scores sent to UF
- TOEFL (iBT and Home Edition) minimum score requirement is 4.5
- 4.0 score required for all subsections
- UF school code is 5812
- List of countries exempt from the English proficiency policy
- Receive 15% off your TOEFL registration by using promo code UFTOEFL15 at checkout
- IELTS score requirement is 6.5
- Individual departments may have additional and/or stricter requirements than the UF Office of Admissions. Make sure to check your program’s admissions website(s) and/or contact department graduate staff for guidance
- Fall admission
- Priority deadline: December 5
- Applications may be accepted after this deadline but could limit funding consideration. Contact department graduate staff for guidance
- Priority deadline: December 5
- Spring admission
- Some departments may admit Ph.D. students in the Spring term that starts in January
- Application deadlines vary; check department websites and/or contact department graduate staff for guidance