QS Rank:

466

University at Buffalo SUNY

New York
,United States

Program Name
PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$58,116

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#286
US World and News Report
#251
The World University Rankings
#466
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
New York:
35%Florida:
5%California:
15%Illinois:
4%Others:
21%Texas:
10%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Engineering manager
Aerospace Propulsion Engineer
Aerodynamicist
Aerospace Engineer
ML engineer in aerospace
AI engineer in aerospace
Aerospace Medicine Specialist
Aerospace Physiologist
Aerodynamics Engineer
Aeronautical Engineer
Anaerobic Digestion Engineer
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Aerospace Engineering Sciences, Aerospace Engineering.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 6 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
6.5
PTE
55
DUOLINGO
120
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: 100
Transcript
Resume
Academic LOR
Statement of Purpose
Passport
IELTS
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Priority | Regular | |
---|---|---|
Fall | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 |
Spring | Sep 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$14,529 / year

Overall Cost
$29,529 / year
FAQs
- Facilities include wind tunnels, CFD labs, materials testing labs, and access to high-performance computing resources within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
- Yes, exceptional students can be admitted directly to the PhD program after a bachelor’s degree, though some may first be admitted to the MS program and then transfer.
- The program typically takes 4 to 5 years to complete, depending on prior education and research progress.
- Yes, international applicants must submit valid English proficiency scores such as TOEFL (minimum 79 iBT) or IELTS (minimum 6.5 overall).
- Applicants typically need a bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a closely related engineering field, along with transcripts, letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and a competitive GPA. GRE scores are optional.
- Research areas include aerodynamics, propulsion, aerospace structures, dynamics and control, composite materials, fluid mechanics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
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