Lead the Way with an Engineering Doctorate Degree

The engineering PhD programs at The University of Oklahoma Gallogly College of Engineering help train the next leaders in engineering. Your education features a hands-on approach that focuses on problem-solving, engineering design, leadership, and communications. You’ll gain the skills to make a positive difference in the world through cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art technology, and innovative solutions.

Whether you want to make an impact in systems engineering, stand out in computer science, or become a leader in industrial engineering or aerospace engineering, our PhD programs are designed to help you build a brighter future. There’s never been a better time to be an engineer!

Fill out the form below and let us know which of our world-class programs you would like to learn more about. We’ll get back in touch with more information right away.

Get to Know OU and See Why You Belong Here

  • Personalized Programs

    Choose from eight PhD programs across a range of disciplines, including aerospace and mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, data science and analytics, and more, that will prepare you for greater career success.

  • Excellence in Academics and Research

    With a focus on real-world academics and cutting-edge research, you’ll work alongside industry-leading faculty with access to 14 multidisciplinary research centers and institutes and over 40 laboratory facilities.

  • Support That Lasts a Lifetime

    At OU, you belong from the start. Here, you’ll find a close-knit community of faculty and peers with whom you can form networks, mentorships, and friendships for support throughout your career.

  • Finance Your Future Affordably

    Our goal is to simplify the financial aid process and make sure students are always engaged and aware of the next step. We’ll work with you one-on-one to make sure you meet your goals on time and on budget.

Meet the Engineers of Tomorrow

OU Gallogly College of Engineering students (and brothers) Alberto and Arturo Alonso explain why the industrial and mechanical engineering programs at OU were the right choice for their education—and their future.

The Future of Engineering Starts with YOU

Earn your graduate degree at the OU Gallogly College of Engineering and be prepared to design the future with skill, expertise, and creativity. The first step is to submit your application with these advantages:

  • An application fee waiver for U.S. master's degree students
  • Opportunities for funding, graduate assistantships, and tuition waivers
  • No GRE test scores required for most programs
  • An admission decision in three weeks for master's programs

NOTE: International applicants will need to satisfy OU's English-language-proficiency standard to be considered for admission.

Have questions? We are here to help.

Reach out by email any time if you have questions about our programs or the admission process, want to know more about financial aid or funding opportunities, or simply want to hear more about life at OU.