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    Universities in North America

    32 PhD Programs in Biomedical Engineering in North America

    programs
    32
    programs
    universities
    31
    universities
    taught in English
    100%
    taught in English
    median yearly fee
    29,978 USD
    median yearly fee

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    Also searched as PhD in Biomedical Engineering in North America and Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering in North America.

    North America has 32 phd programs in biomedical engineering open to international students, at 31 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 29,978 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,950 USD and 34,530 USD.

    Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

    Biomedical Engineering programs

    1–24 of 32 · page 1 of 2

    PhD · United States · 68,574 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 37,601 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 11,916 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 34,646 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 34,182 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 53,722 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 15,863 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 10,434 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 9,096 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 13,472 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 17,750 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 7,767 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 36,100 USD per year
    PhD · Canada · 1,730 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 33,570 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 33,984 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 35,459 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 29,040 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 27,622 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 30,476 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 30,134 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 47,442 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 31,638 USD per year
    PhD · United States · 32,108 USD per year

    Top universities for Biomedical Engineering in North America

    Ranked by how many biomedical engineering programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.

    January intake in North America

    4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.

    PhD in Biomedical Engineering in North America: common questions

    How many biomedical engineering programs are there in North America?
    32 biomedical engineering phd programs at 31 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 11 October 2026.
    How much does a biomedical engineering degree in North America cost?
    The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in biomedical engineering in North America is 29,978 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,950 USD and 34,530 USD a year.
    Can I study biomedical engineering in North America in English?
    Yes — 100% of the biomedical engineering programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (32 of 32).
    Are any of these biomedical engineering programs available online?
    1 of the 32 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.

    Planning to study biomedical engineering in North America?

    An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist biomedical engineering programs for your budget and profile.