The Aerospace Engineering degree from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is designed to prepare students to assume leadership positions in the aerospace industry and related industries.
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- Unknown (University site)Tuition Fee23100 USD/yearTuition Fee11310 USD/yearTuition Fee
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Overview
The University at Buffalo, The State University of New York School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering. Students will have the ability to pursue research and complete a dissertation of original research.
Overview
- Research-focused degree program
- Requires successful completion of 72 graduate credit hours
- Must maintain at least 3.0 GPA throughout program
- Key component is dissertation, features original research, typically 24 credit hours effort
- Major advisor plays important role throughout
- Nearly all PhD students receive a stipend (RA or TA), plus full tuition scholarship (see Financial Support page for details)
- Milestones: Qualifying Exam, Preliminary Exam, Dissertation Defense
- Full-time status: Requires nine credit hours per semester, plus RA or TA
- Program duration: Typically three plus years from BS degree
- Informal courses: Up to twelve credit hours are permitted
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Fall Admission
- December 1: Full consideration for funding/fellowships
- December 15: Consideration for department funding
- April 15: Domestic applicants who are not requesting financial aid
- September 15: Full consideration for funding/fellowships
- December 15: Self-funded applicants
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Duration description
4 to 5+ Years
- Credits 72 alternative credits
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- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
- More information Go to the programme website
Programme Structure
The selection of the program of courses and the student's dissertation research are under the supervision of a PhD program committee chaired by the student's advisor.
Minimum Requirements
- At least 48 credit hours of graduate course work
- 12-24 credit hours of dissertation work, for a total of 72 credit hours
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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Academic Requirements
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. The GRE® General Test contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments.
General Requirements
- Normally, at least three academic years of full-time graduate study, beyond the baccalaureate degree, are required to complete the PhD degree requirements.
- Students can enter the PhD program with or without a MS degree.
Tuition Fee
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23100 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 23100 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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11310 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 11310 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Buffalo
- 920 - 1560 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Scholarships
- University at Buffalo Presidential Fellowships
- National Science Foundation Graduate Fellowships
- Arthur A. Schomburg Fellowships
- Fulbright Programs
- Western New York Prosperity Fellowship Program
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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