QS Rank:

66

The University of Texas at Austin

United States

Program Rank

32

Program Name
PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Deadline
December 01st, 2024
Overview

The Aerospace Engineering (ASE) graduate program at The University of Texas at Austin is a top-10 nationally ranked program where students perform world-class research under the supervision of distinguished faculty. Students have the opportunity to complete advanced study and research leading to the Master of Science degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Our graduates go on to pursue careers as engineers, scientists, inventors, astronauts, administrators, and leaders in the field of aerospace engineering.
We offer advanced study and research leading to the Master of Science in Engineering degree and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in aerospace engineering. The normal prerequisite for graduate study is a Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering or in a related field of engineering. Graduate study is possible for those with degrees in science or mathematics, but some undergraduate coursework will be needed to make up any deficiencies.

Duration
60 Months

Median Salary
$52,000
Ranking
#66
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile

Class Size
20

Average Age
31

Average Work Experience
3 Years
Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$52,000 / year

Graduation Rate
87%
Prospective Job Roles
Aviation Manager
Aerospace Engineer
Design Engineer
Structural Engineer
Robotics Engineer
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Materials Engineer
Propulsion Engineer
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Eligibility Criteria
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
TOEFL
79
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 90
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Passport
Resume
IELTS
Provisional Certificate
Degree Certificate
General LOR
General LOR
General LOR
Application Deadlines
Standard Deadline | |
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Fall | Dec 1, 2024 |
Fees and Funding

Overall Cost
$16,704 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
FAQs
Doctoral Student Funding The iSchool has a strong tradition of fully financially supporting our doctoral students through Research Assistantships, Teaching Assistantships, Fellowships and, in later years, teaching positions as Assistant Instructors.
Overall, the University has 45 graduate schools and specialty programs ranked in the top 10 when combined with previous years.
Let's be honest, pinning down an exact number of Ph. D. students at UT Austin can feel a bit like trying to count tumbleweeds in a West Texas dust storm. The university itself is a sprawling metropolis of knowledge, with over 11,000 grad students total!
Graduate School stipends for incoming students range from $24,000 - $36,000, and often include supplements for tuition and fees, medical insurance, and a non-resident tuition waiver. PhD students who are making satisfactory progress towards their degree are given first priority for funding.
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