DEng vs. PhD

At Johns Hopkins University, both the Doctor of Engineering and the Doctor of Philosophy involve mentored research and in-depth investigation. There are a few key differences, though (although these are not hard and fast rules).

DEngPhD
Guiding PhilosophyEngineering practice
and application		Engineering theory
and scholarship
Typical StudentMid-careerEarly-career
Student GoalTechnical leadership
role in industry or
public sector		Academic or
industrial research
career
CourseworkNon-residential, onlineResidential, on-campus
Academic HomeSchool-wideDepartment-based
FundingIndustry or public
sector partner		Grant-based
Qualifications NeededMaster’s degree
and professional
experience		Bachelor’s degree
and GRE
DurationAbout three yearsAbout five years
Research ProductPortfolio (can
include prototypes,
plans, patent
applications,
computer
simulations, and
user manuals)		Dissertation

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