PhD Aerospace Engineering at University of North Dakota

Programme overview

Advance the science and systems that make flight, space exploration and autonomous technologies possible. Through original research, you’ll help design and develop the aerospace technologies that shape national defense, space exploration and the future of aviation. This doctoral program prepares you to lead innovation at the highest levels of engineering — advancing knowledge while driving real-world impact in one of the world’s most complex and consequential fields.

Department: Department of Mechanical Engineering - Aerospace | Duration: 2 years (30 credit hours) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (Aug. 1), Spring (Dec. 1), Summer (May 1) | Location: Grand Forks, ND, United States

What you will study

Students seeking the Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of North Dakota must satisfy all general requirements set forth by the School of Graduate Studies as well as particular requirements set forth by the Aerospace Engineering Doctoral Program.

Career pathways

A Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering prepares you for highly specialized and influential careers across industry, government, national defense and academia. Graduates are trained to lead advanced research efforts, develop next-generation aerospace systems and shape the future of aviation, space exploration and autonomous technologies.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 14,700 a year (2026-27). North Dakota resident rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. The same Source

International applicants: USD 29,401 a year (2026-27). International student rate. On-campus tuition for 2026/2027 as shown in the programme's tuition table (fall and spring semesters, rate band 'Engineering (including Computer Science & Geology)'); excludes mandatory student fees, housing and books. Source

Terms run Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (May-August).

Graduate applications go through the UND admissions application with a $35 non-refundable fee (no waivers); each graduate program sets its own deadline, listed in the Program Finder.

International graduate applicants: Fall May 1, Spring Sept. 1, Summer Feb. 1, unless the program sets a specific deadline. Application fee $35.

Apply through the official page: https://und.edu/admissions/graduate/apply.html

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