Columbia University, based in New York, NY offers a fully funded PhD in Mechanical Engineering. The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers two doctoral degrees: Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Doctor of Engineering Science (Eng.Sc.D.) At the time of admission to a terminal doctoral program, the Department of Mechanical Engineering guarantees a minimum of five years of financial support, contingent on maintaining Good Academic Standing. Financial support comes in the form of teaching assistantship, graduate research assistantship, or fellowship.