Oregon State University's PhD program in Mechanical Engineering is test-optional for the 2026-2027 academic year. The program focuses on innovative research and hands-on learning.
Portland State University's Mechanical Engineering PhD program has adopted a test-optional policy, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit GRE scores as part of their application.
A growing number of PhD programs, including those in mechanical engineering at universities like the University of Oregon, are rethinking their admissions processes and adopting test-optional policies.
The University of Oregon's Mechanical Engineering PhD program offers a test-optional admission process, emphasizing research experience, academic preparation, and personal statements.
Explore a list of graduate programs in Oregon that have adopted test-optional policies, including mechanical engineering PhD programs at Oregon State University and Portland State University.
This study examines the effects of test-optional policies on graduate admissions in STEM fields, including mechanical engineering, and discusses implications for PhD programs in Oregon and beyond.
Several universities in Oregon, including Oregon State University and the University of Oregon, have announced test-optional policies for their graduate programs, including PhD programs in mechanical engineering.
Get an overview of test-optional policies for graduate programs, including PhD programs in mechanical engineering at universities in Oregon, and learn how to navigate the application process.