OpenFieldDoctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering
Advanced research in hypersonics, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), orbital mechanics, propulsion chemistry, and suborbital flight testing near White Sands Space Harbor.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- BS or MS in aerospace or mechanical engineering with min. 3.2 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE quantitative score >= 156
- Thesis / Research statement
- Doctoral research prospectus
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters of academic recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- NASA Space Grant and DoD fellowships providing full tuition and $28,000 annual living stipend
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Fully funded doctoral candidate)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official New Mexico State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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