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Cornell University

New York

United States

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Program Description

The program emphasizes balance in aerospace science and technology, both basic and applied, to prepare students for the diverse opportunities at the frontiers of research, in contemporary industrial development, and in government agencies. The faculty is particularly strong and active in aerospace vehicle dynamics and feedback control, wind energy, celestial mechanics, the Global Positioning System, and spacecraft systems engineering, as well as in basic aerosciences including transonic flows, turbulence, nonequilibrium gas dynamics, unsteady and vortical flows, combustion processes, transport processes in microgravity and chemical kinetics. (see field description for more detail).

The Ph.D. program provide advanced levels of training suitable for students pursuing careers in research and development, education, or government service. The field does not admit students into an M.S.-only degree program; applicants may apply for the Ph.D. program with a bachelor's degree. Ph.D. students must take a qualifying examination in addition to the examinations required by the Graduate School. Typically the qualifying exam is taken at the end of the first semester for students entering with a Master's degree and at the end of the first two semesters for those entering with a Bachelor's degree. Teaching experience for two semesters is required of Ph.D. students.

Duration

60 Months

Median Salary

$1,50,000

Ranking

#17

US World and News Report

#20

The World University Rankings

#16

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

3 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

77 / 120

Minimum Score

7 / 9

Diversity

California:

15%

Illinois:

Texas:

10%

Florida:

New York:

20%

Others:

46%

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Fall

Round	Deadline	Decision
Standard Deadline	Dec 1	NA

Eligibility Criteria

Associate Membership in engineering association; Associate Membership in the Aeronautical Society; Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences; Bachelor of Science in Agriculture; Bachelor of Nursing; Bachelor of Architecture (5 years); Bachelor of Engineering/Technology; Bachelor of Fine Arts (4 years); Bachelor of Forestry; Bachelor of Pharmacy; Bachelor of Science (BS); Bachelor of Physiotherapy (4 years); DOEACC 'B' Level Examination; ICAI Final Exam and award of Association Membership; ICWAI Final Exam and Association Membership; Master of Science (Honours); Master of Arts in Business Administration; Master of Arts in Computer Management; Master of Arts in Commerce; Master of Arts in Science; Postgraduate Diploma following a 3-year bachelor's degree; Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.) preceded by 3-year Bachelor.

Applicants to doctoral and research master's degree programs must have at least a four-year undergraduate degree, or a three-year degree plus a post-graduate diploma

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

Statement of Purpose
Required
Passport
Required
Resume
Required
IELTS
Required
Transcript
Required
Provisional Certificate
Required
Degree Certificate
Required
General LOR
Required
General LOR
Required
General LOR
Required
Application Fee
105

Career Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Make an original and substantial contribution to the discipline

Think originally and independently to develop concepts and methodologies
Identify new research opportunities within one’s field

Demonstrate advanced research skills

Synthesize existing knowledge, identifying and accessing appropriate resources and other sources of relevant information and critically analyzing and evaluating one’s own findings and those of others
Master application of existing research methodologies, techniques, and technical skills

Demonstrate commitment to advancing the values of scholarship

Keep abreast of current advances within one’s field and related areas
Commit to professional development through engagement in professional societies, publication, and other knowledge transfer modes
Create an environment that supports learning—through teaching, collaborative inquiry, mentoring, or demonstration

Demonstrate professional skills

Advance ethical standards in the discipline
Communicate in a style appropriate to the discipline
Listen, give, and receive feedback effectively

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,50,000 / year

Graduation Rate

94%

Job Placement

95%

Prospective Job Roles

Propulsion Engineer

Research Scientist

Assistant Professor

Aviation Manager

Mechanical Engineer

Design Engineer

Aerospace Engineer

Engineering Consultant

Aerodynamics Engineer

Academic Researcher

Materials Engineer

Flight Test Engineer

Automotive Engineer

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Fees and Funding

Overall Cost

$18,888 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

FAQs

Cornell University provides need‐based financial aid to admitted international students who have applied for financial aid and have demonstrated financial need. We do not offer merit, athletic, or talent-based aid to students.
Graduate Application Requirements However, the Cornell university graduate school acceptance rate is similar to that for undergrads, with a Cornell phd acceptance rate of around 10%, so you'll need to put together a strong application in order to be successful.
Ninety-nine percent of Cornell's Ph. D. students are fully funded to pursue their degrees through a combination of competitive internal and external fellowships and research and teaching assistantships.