Coursework
At least 10 courses; eight before the general examination, including at least six in the first year
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Graduate-level completions reported for 2023-24 · Engineering
Princeton University
Princeton, NJ
Doctoral degreeCompleted doctoral degrees reported for 2023-24
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2023-24. Completions do not measure current enrollment, capacity, quality, admission difficulty, or whether the program is accepting applications.
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
This institution reported doctoral-level study in this exact field to IPEDS for 2023-24. It does not establish the institution's official degree title or prove that applications are currently open.
Source: C2024_A · CIP 14.1901
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Last verified 2026-09-08 · Review due 2027-01-15