Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Central Florida is intended for students who have earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field of Engineering.

What you will learn

The Aerospace Engineering PhD program offers students the opportunity, through both coursework and research, to meet the highest standards of academic achievement in the core areas: Aerodynamics. Aerospace Systems Design. Astrodynamics and Space Applications, Dynamics and Control. Propulsion. Structures and Materials.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Aerodynamics
Aerospace Systems Design
Astrodynamics and Space Applications
Dynamics and Control
Propulsion
Structures and Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

72 credit hours minimum beyond the bachelor's degree and 42 credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline. Prospective applicants with an earned master’s degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-master’s track.
Résumé.
Statement of educational, research, and professional career objectives.
Three letters of recommendation.
Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.

Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6664 USD / year

≈ 6664 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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