Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 84 months
- students have seven years to complete all requirements for the degree
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Dec 2026, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Jul 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jul 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English TOEFL® iBT 80
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
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
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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® iBT 80
TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 32,430 AUD / year (≈ 22,988 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 32,430 AUD / year (≈ 22,988 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 9,401 AUD / year (≈ 6,664 USD / year)
Living costs
Orlando, United States: 1,567-2,735 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
PhD's scholarship opportunities are available for Aerospace Engineering.
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