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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aeronautics and Astronautics (Hypersonics, Propulsion & Space Systems)

Premier doctoral program conducting Mach 6+ quiet wind tunnel testing, scramjet combustion diagnostics, satellite astrodynamics, and autonomous spacecraft navigation.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Minimum 3.5/4.0 undergraduate or master's GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL iBT 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE general test recommended or optional
Thesis / Research statement: Master thesis or prior peer-reviewed research publications in engineering
Recommendation letters: Three academic reference letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Guaranteed USD $32,000–$38,000/year research assistantship + full tuition fee remission + health insurance
Application fee: USD $75
Tuition / joining costs: 100% full graduate tuition remission covered

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026 (Fall 2027 priority deadline)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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