PhD Aerospace Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Aerospace Engineering prepares students for research on the design, analysis and operation of aircraft and spacecraft systems. Core areas include aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, control systems and space dynamics.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Department: Aerospace Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Research focus areas include advanced materials, computational fluid dynamics and unmanned aerial systems.

Career pathways

Academia, research institutions, government agencies such as NASA and the Department of Defense, and aerospace industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Applicants seeking admission to a graduate program in Aerospace Engineering as regular students must have been awarded a baccalaureate degree. Admission to the Aerospace Engineering graduate programs normally requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (not necessarily in aerospace engineering), a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 or 70% on all graduate and undergraduate works. An undergraduate degree in mathematics, chemistry or physics combined with a strong interest in engineering topics may be suitable preparation when certain required undergraduate courses are taken. Exceptions to these requirements may be made if other persuasive evidence indicating the student’s potential of success is available. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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