QS Rank:
16
Cornell University
New York
,United States
Program Rank
12
Program Name
PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Deadline
December 01st, 2024
Overview
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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
30
Average Age
31
Average Work Experience
3 Years
Language Test Scores
Minimum Score
77 / 120
Minimum Score
7 / 9
Diversity
California:
15%Illinois:
5%Texas:
10%Florida:
4%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.
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