PhD in Mechanical Engineering Nazarbayev University

The Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering fully taught in English, is designed to provide advanced skills and a sophisticated knowledge base at the expert level for individuals planning a career in academic, industry, and research settings in any of the subfields of the mechanical engineering discipline.

The 1st year of the program consists of compulsory core and elective courses. The focus of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th years is Thesis Research work.

• Thesis Research
• Research Methods & Ethics*
• Current Research Literature
• 6 Elective Courses out of 23:

The diversity within the Mechanical engineering curriculum provides graduates with a breadth of career opportunities including sales, marketing, management, and design.

• Drafters
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Technicians
• Petroleum Engineers
• Natural Sciences Managers
• Nuclear Engineers
• Physicists and Astronomers

Teaching assistant or research assistant positions on campus