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Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Engineering

The College of Engineering offers a new interdisciplinary graduate program leading to the degree of Doctorate of Philosophy. The primary purpose is to provide scholars for industry and academe, emphasizing the attributes of excellence, innovation and integrity. The new course of study is integral to the strategic plan of the College, congruent with the mission of the Villanova University, reflective of the future of the engineering professional, and consonant with the emerging trends in 21st century academe.

The new doctoral program is designed to prepare scholars and engineering leaders for industry and academe that are well-grounded in the interdisciplinary nature of the profession. Today's engineering professional works in an environment where solutions to real-world problems involve more than one discipline. All engineering programs are represented in the program and the course of study must span at least two of the departments.

Centers of Research

Doctoral research will be primarily conducted within the College of Engineering's three research centers:

For more information, please download the Doctoral Program brochure.