QS Rank:
25
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Michigan
,United States
Program Rank
21
Program Name
PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Deadline
October 01st, 2024
Overview
View Official pageOur PhD program requires a commitment of typically five years and consists of graduate coursework, an oral preliminary coursework examination, an oral preliminary research examination, and original research guided by one or more faculty advisors that culminates with an oral defense and published dissertation.
The program is fully-funded, which means that subject to satisfactory progress, the student receives full coverage of tuition and mandatory student fees, as well as a yearlong monthly stipend for living expenses. These funds come from a combination of faculty research funds, departmental fellowships, and instructional funds if the student assists in teaching during certain terms. Students are encouraged to apply for outside funding, particularly merit-based fellowships, as having external support will typically provide the student with more flexibility in projects.
Regardless of the ultimate source of funding, the student is advised by a faculty member who supervises and guides the research. These faculty advisors participate in the admissions process by selecting students who are appropriate to work on available projects. Therefore, every student admitted into the PhD program has already been selected by one or more faculty members at the time they are admitted.
Prospective PhD students seeking admission are encouraged to review the research of the faculty and initiate contact with them directly, via email, to assess the availability of potential research projects. This is not a required step but can be a useful means of augmenting the formal application.
Duration
60 Months
Median Salary
$51,000
Ranking
#25
US World and News Report
#23
The World University Rankings
#25
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile
Class Size
15
Average Age
30
Average Work Experience
3 Years
Language Test Scores
Minimum Score
6.5 / 9
Minimum Score
84 / 120
Diversity
Others:
2%Two or more races:
3%Asian:
20%Black or African American:
6%Hispanic or Latino:
13%White:
56%Admissions
Application Deadlines
Spring
Round | Deadline | Decision |
---|---|---|
Standard Deadline | Oct 1 | NA |
Eligibility Criteria
Required Background
A master’s degree is not required to be admitted to the PhD program. Many PhD degree applicants apply in the final year of their undergraduate studies. However, our graduate program is very selective, admitting approximately 10% of applicants.
Learn about the academic background of students admitted to consider whether our program is a good fit for you.
Degree Requirements
The PhD degree requires a sound background in fundamental aerospace engineering courses which is assessed by the preliminary examinations. These oral examinations are typically completed after the second or third semester in the program. The PhD dissertation requires a student to demonstrate their ability to pursue and solve an original research problem, which implies the ability to carry out independent research.
Application Requirements
What Really Matters When Applying
Statement of Purpose
Required
Passport
Required
Resume
Required
IELTS
Required
Provisional Certificate
Required
Degree Certificate
Required
General LOR
Required
General LOR
Required
General LOR
Required
Semester wise Marksheet
Required
Transcript
Required
Application Fee
90
Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$51,000 / year
Graduation Rate
93%
Job Placement
95%
Prospective Job Roles
Mechanical Engineer
Aerospace Engineer
Design Engineer
Engineering Consultant
Aerodynamics Engineer
Academic Researcher
Automotive Engineer
Materials Engineer
Flight Test Engineer
Propulsion Engineer
Aviation Manager
Research Scientist
Assistant Professor
Top recruiters
Fees and Funding
Overall Cost
$14,364 / year
Funding Options
Department Funding
FAQs
The AERO graduate admissions committee and Rackham Graduate School will notify the applicant of the admission decision via email. See the Aerospace Engineering Graduate Admissions Decision Timeline. Indicate your decision to accept or decline the offer of admission in Wolverine Access. Deferral of a master’s admission offer may be granted under limited circumstances. If your circumstances meet these criteria, please send your deferral request and the reason for deferral to our Academic Services office, after your admission has been finalized by Rackham Graduate School. Apply subsequent term If an applicant applies again, a new application must be submitted
After allowing for processing time (see above), email Rackham [email protected] with the following details: UMID AERO graduate program (e.g., AERO PhD) Information on your application material (a scanned copy of your ETS report for GRE or TOEFL scores, email receipt from Parchment electronic transcript service if applicable Transcript information (names of school, spelling of your name by the school)
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