Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics

Academic Overview & Description

Doctoral engineering training in supersonic flight aerodynamics, carbon-composite aero-structures, rocket combustion modeling, and autonomous flight controls.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award

Departmental Graduate Research Assistantships covering tuition plus $30,000 stipend

Tuition Rate

Covered by assistantship

Application Fee

$65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or civil engineering with 3.2+ GPA

English Language

TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5

Standardized Exam

GRE scores required

Application Materials

Aerospace research proposal

Letters of Recommendation

Three faculty letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult The University of Alabama's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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