Overview

About the program

Often referred to as the Birthplace of Aviation, the Southwest Ohio area has long played an important role in aerospace history and technology. The University of Cincinnati School of Aerospace Systems, which features the second-oldest Aerospace Engineering program in the country, has been at the forefront of aerospace technology since the early days of air and space travel.

The School of Aerospace Systems graduate programs in Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics have played pivotal roles in building this success by bringing together outstanding faculty, and the most talented students from around the world.

The School has a record of long-standing excellence. Now, more than ever, the School strives to deliver scientific discovery and technological innovation that will drive the future of aerospace engineering and more broadly will impact the related fields of energy, security, and health.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Analytical Dynamics
Modern Control
Optimal Control
Spacecraft Dynamics
Advanced Flight Mechanics
Astrodynamics
Advanced Strength of Materials
Elasticity
Nondestructive Testing
Finite Element Method
Advanced Finite Element Method

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

66 SCH

Post Baccalaureate Minimum Credits: 90
Post Master's Minimum Credits: 66

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cincinnati, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering View 42 other PhDs in Aerospace Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

For graduate programs, the university welcomes applications from students who hold a bachelor's degree (or higher) from a college or university accredited by accrediting agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for Title IV purposes or the international equivalent.
GRE - Required of all international students; GRE is exempt for students that earned a degree from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent accreditation) in the USA with a GPA of 3.0+
Transcript(s) and Degree Certificates
GPA minimum 3.0 or equivalent
Statement of Purpose
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Out-of-State

26644 USD / year

≈ 26644 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14902 USD / year

≈ 14902 USD / year

Living costs

Cincinnati

United States

1000 - 1650 USD / month

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