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PhD Aeronautics and Astronautics at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a research-based engineering degree that prepares students to conduct advanced, original research and to fill leadership roles in academia, industry, and research institutions specializing in aeronautics and astronautics.

Faculty: College of Engineering  |  Department: Aeronautics and Astronautics  |  Duration: 4-6 years  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

90 credits; For students who are admitted after completing a bachelor's degree:; Graduate Fundamentals (36 credits):; Three Analytical Courses: 500-599 -level coursework in AMATH; Five Core Courses: 500-599-level coursework in A A department; Two Breadth Courses: 500-500-level coursework in A A department; Qualifying Exam; Doctoral Coursework (9 credits):; selected in consultation with faculty supervisor; General Exam; Dissertation; A A 800 (minimum 27 credits); Final Exam

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 22,056 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier III"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technol Source

International applicants: USD 39,315 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier III"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes tec Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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