PhD Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

Ohio State's graduate aerospace engineering programme is ranked in the top 20 nationally. Students work on topics such as pressure-sensitive paint for aerodynamic measurements, distributed aircraft engine control and supersonic aircraft performance.

Intake: Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Research-focused doctoral study in aerospace engineering under a faculty advisor.

Career pathways

International graduates of this major are eligible to apply for up to three years of post-study work permission (OPT) in the United States.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of intent, writing sample, curriculum vitae, one official transcript per institution, 3 letters of reference, and official TOEFL scores for international applicants (unless exempt). GRE is not accepted into review (removed from the application from spring 2023). Autumn 2027 application deadline January 15, 2027 (complete application by December 1, 2026 encouraged); no general PhD applications for Spring 2027. PhD students are eligible for funding consideration through fellowships or associateships. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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