postgraduate

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

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ABOUT THE

Program

The Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) is based on the analysis and evaluation of trends, expectations and needs that the mechanical engineer is called to face to transcend in the search for solutions to scientific problems.

This program has as object of knowledge the principles of the Mechanical Engineering as main discipline, deepening in: thermal and fluid systems; multiphysics dynamics, control and robotics; design and manufacture.

Research in those fields of knowledge generates innovation and methods for the efficient and sustainable development of products or processes. Likewise, this program seeks to satisfy complex needs at the international, national and regional levels, in accordance with the institutional mission and vision.

Bucaramanga, Santander: SNIES 106881 | Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) n.° 6735 of April 20, 2018, validity 7 years.

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DEGREE:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

DURATION:

8 Semesters

MODALITY::

In-person

CAMPUS

Bucaramanga main campus

DEGREE:

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

DURATION:

8 Semesters

MODALITY:

In-person

CAMPUS:

Bucaramanga main campus

APPLICANT

Profile

The applicant to study the PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the UIS must possess:

  • A professional degree in basic sciences, engineering or related to any of the research areas.

  • Good oral and written expression, skills in a second language, knowledge in any of the program’s research areas: Thermal and fluid systems; Design and manufacturing; Multi-physics dynamics, control and robotics.

  • Affinity for teamwork, social sensitivity, leadership, responsibility, desire for learning and self-improvement.

GRADUATE

Profile

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering aims to develop and strengthen the skills that its students require for:

  • Identify, analyze and solve scientific and technological problems in interdisciplinary contexts related to their area of study.

  • Plan, execute and act in a responsible way in relation to the assigned activities.

  • Assertively communicate their arguments and conclusions to specialized and non-specialized audiences.

  • Show an ethical commitment with the social environment, as well as respect for the law, the rules in force and the environment.

LABOR

Field

The graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will be able to work as a teacher, researcher, consultant and leader in academic institutions, research centers and the industrial sector.

Due to his training and level of knowledge, the professional will be able to propose innovative solutions, contributing to the improvement of society through the development of research and technology from the perspective of Mechanical Engineering.

APPLICANT

Profile

The applicant to study the PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the UIS must possess:

  • A professional degree in basic sciences, engineering or related to any of the research areas.

  • Good oral and written expression, skills in a second language, knowledge in any of the program’s research areas: Thermal and fluid systems; Design and manufacturing; Multi-physics dynamics, control and robotics.

  • Affinity for teamwork, social sensitivity, leadership, responsibility, desire for learning and self-improvement.

GRADUATE

Profile

The PhD in Mechanical Engineering aims to develop and strengthen the skills that its students require for:

  • Identify, analyze and solve scientific and technological problems in interdisciplinary contexts related to their area of study.

  • Plan, execute and act in a responsible way in relation to the assigned activities.

  • Assertively communicate their arguments and conclusions to specialized and non-specialized audiences.

  • Show an ethical commitment with the social environment, as well as respect for the law, the rules in force and the environment.

LABOR

Field

The graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Industrial University of Santander (UIS) will be able to work as a teacher, researcher, consultant and leader in academic institutions, research centers and the industrial sector.

Due to his training and level of knowledge, the professional will be able to propose innovative solutions, contributing to the improvement of society through the development of research and technology from the perspective of Mechanical Engineering.

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Academic

Curriculum

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Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Elective subject I


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Elective subject II


Code:  28904           Credits:    4  – Doctoral Thesis Proposal I

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Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Elective subject III


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Elective subject IV


Code:  28905           Credits:    4  – Doctoral Thesis Proposal II

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Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Elective subject V


Code:  28906           Credits:    3  – Research Seminar I


Code:  28907           Credits:    4  – Doctoral Thesis Proposal III

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Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Elective subject VI


Code:  28908           Credits:    3  – Research Seminar II

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Code:  28909           Credits:    12  – Doctoral Thesis I


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Code:  28910           Credits:    12  – Doctoral Thesis II


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Code:  28911           Credits:    12  – Doctoral Thesis III


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Code:  28912           Credits:    12  – Doctoral Thesis IV


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Transversal Electives

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Design of Experiments


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Numerical Methods


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Artificial Intelligence Applied to Science and Engineering


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Mechanics of the Continuous Environment


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Modeling and Simulation in Engineering


 

Elective subjects – Research Area: Thermal and Fluid Systems

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Thermo-economic optimization


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Advanced Cooling and Air Conditioning


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Modeling Analysis and Optimization of Thermal Systems


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Turbulence Modeling


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Basics of Combustion


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Renewable Energy


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Modeling and Simulation of Internal Combustion Engines


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Transport phenomena


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Introduction to Compressible Flow


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Introduction to Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics


 

Elective subjects – Research Area: Multiphysical Dynamics Control and Robotics

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Dynamic Systems and Advanced Control


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Rotodynamics


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Mechanical Vibrations


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Theory and Practice of Modal Analysis


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Recognition of Patterns Applied to Engineering


 

Elective subjects – Research Area: Design and Manufacturing Processes

Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Finite Elements in Engineering


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Biomechanics of Biological Systems


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Fatigue and Fault Tolerance


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Design and Selection of Materials


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Human Engineering and Simulation


Code:  00000           Credits:    5  – Product Lifecycle Management

KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

   Bucaramanga  

1st Semester

2024

* Subject to demand

Registration payment begins

Registration begins

Registration payment deadline

Registration deadline

Entrance exams

Interviews

Results publication

Academic Tuition Payment

Academic Tuition

Classes begin

 

August 15, 2023

August 16, 2023

January 24, 2024

January 26, 2024

February 01 to 06, 2024

February 07, 2024

February 09, 2024

February 09 to 14, 2024

February 12 to 15, 2024

February 19, 2024

  

Requirements list

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
  • Resume, it has to be done in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of the certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
  • Photocopy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
  • Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
  • Photocopy of the diploma or Photocopy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized HEI in Colombia.
    • Notice 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated before the Ministerio de Educación Nacional of the Republic of Colombia in case the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
  • Certificate of the grades obtained during undergraduate studies, with a weighted average equal to or higher than three point fifty (3.50), and those of the research or in-depth master’s degree programs completed.
    • Notice 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate alumni, it is not necessary to provide it.
  • Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
  • If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
    • Notice 3: If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
  • Certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A2 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Language Institute.
    • Notice 4: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.
  • Three (3) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
  • Endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.

 

  • Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
  • Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
  • Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
  • Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.

Inscription

0,5 S.M.M.L.V.

Tuition fees per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.

Academic fees per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.

The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.

Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.

Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.

* Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

 

KEEP IN MIND

Additional Information

1st semester

2024

*Subject to demand of the program.




Bucaramanga

Registration payment begins

Aug 15, 2023

Registration begins

Aug 16, 2023

Registration payment deadline

Jan 24, 2024

Registration deadline

Jan 26, 2024

Entrance exams

Feb 1-6, 2024

Interviews

Feb 7, 2024

Results publication

Feb 9, 2024

Academic Tuition Payment

Feb 9-14, 2024

Academic Tuition

Feb 12-15, 2024

Classes begin

Feb 19, 2024

Requirements list

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
  • Resume, it has to be done in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of the certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
  • Photocopy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
  • Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
  • Photocopy of the diploma or Photocopy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by a recognized HEI in Colombia.
    • Notice 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated before the Ministerio de Educación Nacional of the Republic of Colombia in case the applicant is going to study a master’s degree in the area of health, law or other area regulated by national regulations that require this administrative act.
  • Certificate of the grades obtained during undergraduate studies, with a weighted average equal to or higher than three point fifty (3.50), and those of the research or in-depth master’s degree programs completed.
    • Notice 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate alumni, it is not necessary to provide it.
  • Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
  • If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
    • Notice 3: If the advisory committee so determines, proof of reading comprehension and written production in Spanish language, presenting the certificate of approval issued by the UIS School of Languages.
  • Certification of foreign language level equivalent to or higher than level A2 according to the CEFR for languages, according to standardized test or issued by the UIS Language Institute.
    • Notice 4: This certification will not be required for those applicants who are native speakers of a foreign language or who have obtained a university degree in a foreign language, according to the description of such studies in the corresponding documents.
  • Three (3) confidential letters of academic reference, in sealed envelopes, sent directly to the graduate coordination, according to the form established by the UIS.
  • Endorsement letter from a research group or center of the UIS or from a scientific institution with which there is an agreement in force, signed by the director of the same, and in which the applicant is presented to the program.

  • Notice A: All the documents listed above must have a digital version in PDF in order to complete the online registration process.
  • Notice B: All documents must be submitted physically. To hand the documents in, please go to the postgraduate office of the program in the city where you wish to take the academic program or to the offices of the entity with which the UIS has an agreement with.
  • Notice C: When physical documents are submitted, additional documents that you consider relevant for the admission must be attached.
  • Notice D: On the page “Start the registration process” the formats to fill out the requested documentation can be downloaded.

Inscription

0,5 S.M.M.L.V.

Tuition fees per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.*

Academic fees per semester

1 S.M.M.L.V.


The university has a mechanism through which the financial obligations of a student can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.

Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start registration process” you will find the available options.

Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.

* Students who have the voting certificate from the last popular election process in Colombia may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.

OUR

Faculty

Abel Antonio Parada Corrales

Master in Engineering

Alberto David Pertuz Comas

Doctor of Materials Science

Carlos Borrás Pinilla

Doctor of Mechanical Engineering

David Alfredo Fuentes Díaz

Doctor in Energy Technology

Diego Fernando Villegas Bermúdez

Doctor of Mechanical Engineering

Héller Guillermo Sánchez Acevedo

Doctor of Mechanical Engineering

Isnardo González Jaimes

Specialist in Mechanical Engineering

Jabid Eduardo Quiroga Méndez

Doctor of Civil Engineering

Javier Rúgeles Pérez

Master in Computer Science

Jorge Enrique Meneses Flórez

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Jorge Luis Chacón Velasco

Doctor of Thermal Fluidynamic Processes Applied to MCIA

Julián Ernesto Jaramillo Ibarra

Doctor in Thermal Engineering

Leonidas Vásquez Chaparro

Master in Mechanical Engineering

Manuel del Jesús Martínez

Doctor of Mechanical Engineering

Nestor Raul D’croz Torres

Mechanical Engineer

Octavio Andrés González Estrada

Doctor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Omar Armando Gélvez Arocha

Master in Computer Science

Pedro José Díaz Guerrero

Master in Applied Numerical Methods

Ricardo Alfonso Jaimes Rolón

Master in Engineering

William Pinto Hernández

Doctor of Mechanical Engineering

Yesid Javier Rueda Ordoñez

Doctor of Chemical Engineering

AGREEMENTS

and allies

The UIS has established different agreements with national and international entities in order to have a greater impact on their training, teaching, research and related processes in the articulation of the public university with the different social actors.

 

Do you want more information?

Contact Us

School of Mechanical Engineering

PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000

Phone extension: 2866 – 2865

Email: doctorado.mecanica@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Edificio de Ingeniería Mecánica

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Do yo want more information?

Contact Us

School of Mechanical Engineering

PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000

Phone extension: 2866 – 2865

Email: doctorado.mecanica@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Edificio de Ingeniería Mecánica

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Do yo want more information?

Contact Us

School of Mechanical Engineering

PBX: +57 (607) 634 4000

Phone extension: 2866 – 2865

Email: doctorado.mecanica@uis.edu.co

UIS Central Campus

Bucaramanga, Santander

Edificio de Ingeniería Mecánica

Office hours:

Monday to Friday

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 m.

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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