Coursework
At least 10 courses; eight before the general examination, including at least six in the first year
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Field reported for 2023-24 · Engineering
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Completed degrees or certificates reported for 2023-24
94
2023-24
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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Ph.D.
No single credit total published; at least 10 courses plus doctoral milestones
Minimum credits required for this degree. Course numbers are labels, not credit amounts.
Academic Year 2026–2027 · Verified requirements summary
At least 10 courses; eight before the general examination, including at least six in the first year
Adviser research, pre-generals committee review, and general examination
Three half-time teaching appointments, dissertation, and final public oral examination
Institution-wide admissions context
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College-level published yearly budget
$87,888
Before grants and scholarships
Living scenario: On-campus budget
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Program reporting
C2024_A · 2023-24 · PROVISIONAL
Official federal classification: CIP 14.1901 · Mechanical Engineering · CIP 2020
Information scopes
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Admissions reporting
Fall 2024 institution-wide context
Cost reporting
Published institution-level data · 2026
Preparation source
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Last verified 2026-09-08 · Review due 2027-01-15
Princeton publishes a recommended course of study rather than mandatory subject requirements.