- The Doctor of Engineering (EngD) programme aims to offer a qualification which, whilst being equivalent in status and challenge to the Ph.D., is more appropriate for those pursuing professional rather than academic careers. EngD is an earned doctorate, just like the PhD, but is based on industrial R&D rather than academic R&D.
- The EngD focuses on research of industrial importance, endorsed by a supporting company that hosts the student as an employee for the duration of the EngD candidature. The student is jointly supervised by an NUS academic and a technology expert in the company. To train students for the commercial workplace, courses on engineering management are mandatory. Students trained in the EngD programme are therefore well-prepared for a career in industrial research.
- The essential differences between EngD and PhD can be summarized as:
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- EngD research has a much deeper industrial focus. Projects are usually initiated by the company. The student is typically a full-time salaried employee of the company, which provides co-supervision, thereby ensuring a continuing engagement in the technical research throughout the EngD candidature.
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- Mandates substantial technology management coursework. At least half the courses to be read by an EngD student must be in technology management, in order to prepare the student for a career in technology innovation and enterprise, as opposed to academic research.
All students who have successfully completed their requirements under this programme will be awarded the Doctor of Engineering.
Design and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Block EA, #07-04 9 Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117575NUS Mechanical Engineering has been consistently ranked amongst the top ME departments in the world. This reflects the continual effort of our academic, research, technical, and administrative staff in our daily tasks and the quality of our students. Our curriculum undergoes regular revisions to ensure local relevance with a global outlook. We believe in a broad education that instills a sense of lifelong learning, community, and leadership values in students, together with an appreciation of global issues.
| Commitment | Average Candidature | Maximum Candidature |
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| Full Time | 4 Years | 5 Years |
The Doctorate programme will appeal to those who wish to formalise work-related projects, or who wish to gain formal research experience appropriate to particular work situations.
| Criteria | Minimum Score | ||
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| GPA | Bachelor's degree with honors at least Second Class Lower or its equivalent. | ||
| English Proficiency Tests | TOEFL Internet-based | 85 / 120 | |
| IELTS | 6 / 9 | ||
GRE is optional. However, evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.
Either TOEFL or IELTS is required for students whose main language of undergraduate university instruction is not English. Waivers may be granted to students who are native English speakers or proficient in English but are currently enrolled in a non-English medium university. Contact programme administrator to inquire. Test scores for the TOEFL and IELTS are valid for 2 years from the test dates. TOEFL and IELTS Academic scores that have expired by the time the application period closes will not be accepted. For more information about the TOEFL or IELTS, please visit www.toefl.org (for TOEFL) and www.ielts.org (for IELTS).
- Candidates must have confirmed sponsoring companies, and at least one academic thesis advisor, before initiating the application.
- A good TOEFL score or equivalent if the medium of instruction is not in English. For further information on the English Language requirement: please click here.
- The TOEFL score or IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period for the designated MSc degree
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| Category | Application Window | Application Result Released | |
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Semester 1 Intake (August) | All students of any nationalities | Refer to CDE website cde.nus.edu.sg | Refer to CDE website cde.nus.edu.sg |
Semester 2 Intake (January) | |||