PhD Programs

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A PhD from Case Western Reserve University—a leading research institution on a national and international scale—can set you apart as an expert in your chosen field. With our state-of-the-art research facilities and robust interdisciplinary collaboration, Case School of Engineering is the ideal place to earn your terminal degree.

Note: All graduate admissions are administered through the School of Graduate Studies. Learn more about the admissions process for graduate students.

PhD

 

PhD/Master of Science

 

MD/PhD


Latest Research Highlights

Doctoral students are a vital part of the Case Western Reserve University research enterprise. Learn about some of the latest research news from Case School of Engineering.

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    Case Western Reserve University is proud to welcome its newest cohort of accomplished faculty members across our schools and colleges. From pioneering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and quantum gravity to advancing suicide prevention, pediatric surgery, and sustainable energy, these…
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    Case Western Reserve University is home to faculty and staff who play critical roles in helping students grow and prepare for careers of their own.But before they arrived at CWRU, those faculty and staff had years of education of early learning that shaped who they are and how they landed in their…