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Doctoral Programs at the Schaefer School

The Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science doctoral programs combine solid theoretical knowledge with practical experience in a collaborative, student-centric environment.

As a Ph.d. student at Stevens, you'll be able to work with some of the brightest minds in your field pursuing groundbreaking research that has the potential to change the world.

Engineering and Science Ph.D. Programs

The Schaefer School offers doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines across our departments. View our programs below.

Bright Minds, Bright Futures

When you become a Ph.D. student at Stevens, the future is bright in more ways than one. The Schaefer School is houses some of the most brilliant minds in engineering and science. Not only will you be able to study alongside them, all of the resources you'll need to shine are at your fingertips.

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Access State-of-the-Art-Facilities

The Schaefer School is home to collaborative research centers and numerous cutting-edge laboratories and testing facilities. You'll have access to the latest in research research equipment.

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Study With Leading Experts

At Stevens, you'll have the opportunity for life-changing research experiences with leading experts in your field who are driving discovery and innovation in their fields.

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Expand Your Learning Horizons

The Schaefer School offers new opportunities for doctoral students to do coursework at universities in the New York City area – and around the world – through our growing list of academic partnerships with other prestigious universities. Learn more about our latest partnerships.

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Assistantships and Fellowships

Stevens offers funding to select graduate students in the form of teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships. Limited in number, these highly competitive opportunities are awarded to exceptional candidates based on merit.

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Financial Aid

Your estimated cost of attendance includes many things — tuition is only one part of the equation. Examine the information that will help you estimate your graduate education costs.

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International Students

International students from more than 60 countries are welcomed not only by the Stevens campus community, but also by the city of Hoboken, our charming home city that is just minutes from all that New York City has to offer.

From Research to Patent

As a Ph.D. student in the Schaefer School, you'll study under and research with expert faculty doing incredible work. You may even patent your own inventions or start your own company.
Award-Winning Inventions
Patented Success
From Study to Startup
Funding the Future
Alaa Ahmed
Funding the Future

Alaa Ahmed ’23 worked with professor Muhammad Hajj at the Davidson Lab to design and test a new grant-funded Ph.D. project – an energy converter that turns wave power into usable electricity. If they’re successful — and, so far, things are looking positive — the new converter will double the energy output of its closest competitor for about 60% of the cost.

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Stevens alumna Lac Nguyen and professor Yuping Huang pose with trophy at Edison Patent Awards Ceremony in November 2023
Award-Winning Inventions

Physics professor Yuping Huang and his former student, recent doctoral conferee Lac Nguyen Ph.D. '23, were celebrated at the Research & Development Council of New Jersey's 2023 Edison Patent Awards for their pathbreaking quantum-security patent.

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Mohammad Mir (smir)
Patented Success

Mohammad Mir's research in biomedical engineering professor Jinho Kim’s laboratory focuses on developing bioengineering devices and methods meant to treat and diagnose lung disorders and disease. Many of these technologies have been patented and will be made available for wide use in clinics and hospitals.

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From Study to Startup

Amir Mirbeik ’18 completed his M.S. at the University of Tehran before earning his Ph.D. at Stevens. His long-time collaboration with an associate professor resulted in cofounding his startup RadioSight, which won a Small Business Technology Transfer grant to support his continued collaboration and bring a handheld cancer imaging device to market.

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Alaa Ahmed
Funding the Future

Alaa Ahmed ’23 worked with professor Muhammad Hajj at the Davidson Lab to design and test a new grant-funded Ph.D. project – an energy converter that turns wave power into usable electricity. If they’re successful — and, so far, things are looking positive — the new converter will double the energy output of its closest competitor for about 60% of the cost.

Learn more about Alaa's Ph.D. Project
Stevens alumna Lac Nguyen and professor Yuping Huang pose with trophy at Edison Patent Awards Ceremony in November 2023
Award-Winning Inventions

Physics professor Yuping Huang and his former student, recent doctoral conferee Lac Nguyen Ph.D. '23, were celebrated at the Research & Development Council of New Jersey's 2023 Edison Patent Awards for their pathbreaking quantum-security patent.

Read the Story
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Research at the Schaefer School

School of Engineering and Science researchers lead several of Stevens’ nationally recognized interdisciplinary research centers and facilities. Learn more about our research enterprise.

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Take Ph.D. Courses From 9 Greater NY-NJ Universities

Stevens Institute of Technology has partnered with eight other distinguished universities in the greater New York-New Jersey area to offer unique Ph.D. courses taught by world-class experts to students enrolled in any of the nine partner universities. Find out how you can take advantage of this special program, whether you're a Stevens student or a visiting student.

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Browse Research by Department

Each department in the Schaefer School fosters numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research and experiential learning. Browse each department's research focus to find an area that fits your interests.

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Upcoming Doctoral Dissertations

Find out what current doctoral students are researching at the School of Engineering and Science. View upcoming and recent doctoral dissertations.

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Graduate Admissions

Ready to take the next step? Apply below. Questions? Visit the Graduate Admissions Ph.D. Study web page to learn more about the application process and funding options or contact PhDadmissions@steven.edu.