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PhD Aerospace Engineering at University of Maryland, College Park

University of Maryland, College Park, United States

Programme overview

The Aerospace Engineering Department offers a broad program in graduate studies leading to the degrees of Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis) and Doctor of Philosophy. Graduate students can choose from the following areas of specialization: aerodynamics, hypersonics and propulsion; dynamics, control and autonomy; rotorcraft; space systems; and structural dynamics and composites. Within these disciplines, the student can tailor programs in related topics such as computational fluid dynamics, aeroelasticity, hypersonics, composites, smart structures, finite elements, space propulsion, robotics, and human factors.

Faculty: Engineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall, Spring  |  Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Doctoral Dissertation Research.

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Entry requirements

Graduate admission requirements: Statement of Purpose Transcript(s) TOEFL/IELTS/PTE ( international graduate students ) | Programme-specific: Letters of Recommendation (3) Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional) CV/Resume Writing Sample (optional) Description of Research/Work Experience Portfolio PDF Upload (optional) GPA: 3.2 for M.S. and 3.5 for Ph.D. Applicants should have a B.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering (or in a closely related field) with a recommended minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 from an accredited institution. Applicants with a marginal academic record may be conditionally approved for admission to the M.S. program if other evidence of accomplishment is provided (i.e. publications or exceptional letters of recommendation). Admission to the Ph.D. program requires an academic record indicating promise of the high level of accomplishment required for the degree. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is strongly encouraged for applicants seeking financial support.

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: Fall, Spring

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