Potential research opportunities exist in combustion, nanotechnology, MEMS and NEMS, smart structures, biomechanics, biomaterials, robotics, mechatronics, acoustics and vibrations, materials science, materials engineering, solid mechanics, experimental heat transfer and fluid mechanics, thermal and dynamic testing and analysis of railroad rolling stock, and bearing condition monitoring.

Beginning in Fall 2015, UTRGV became one of the first new major universities of the 21st century.? Our mission is simple- to offer world-class academic programs and research opportunities that will enhance life in the Valley, the Americas, and the global community.??

As a graduate student here, you?ll be on the forefront of the most innovative work being done in the sciences, health care, business, the arts and humanities, information science, mathematics, education, engineering and all points in between.

The Graduate College provides centralized coordination of and administrative leadership for all graduate programs.? We oversee all processes related to graduate students including marketing to prospective students, extending offers of admission to the university, enrollment of students, and maintaining permanent student records and certification of graduate degrees.??

In addition, we are responsible for reviewing policies related to graduate education, overseeing the application of current and subsequent graduate policy, and assisting in the development of new graduate programs.