PhD Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

Research doctorate in aerospace engineering sciences centred on novel research guided by a faculty advisor. Students are supported through research and teaching assistantships.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science | Department: Ann and H.J. Smead Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences | Duration: Typically 4 to 6 years depending on whether the student enters with a master's degree | Intake: Fall and Spring | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Minimum 30 credit hours of courses at 5000 level or above (at least 15 in ASEN) with a 3.25 GPA, plus 30 dissertation credit hours, a preliminary oral exam, a Doctoral Practicum of about 40 hours, a comprehensive exam and dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Aerospace Engineering Sciences PhD (department): a faculty advisor must agree to accept the student at admission; online application, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, unofficial transcripts from every institution attended; GRE optional. Typical preparation: calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, two semesters of calculus-based physics and at least two semesters of upper-division engineering or physics courses. Graduate School regular admission: a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 (3.00 for engineering); applicants below the GPA minimum can qualify with 9 semester hours of relevant graduate coursework at a 3.25 average. International applicants: official English test scores required; the Graduate School table lists no separate Aerospace row, so the general minimums apply (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115).

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.

Graduate applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/graduateschool/admissions

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