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PhD of Aerospace Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, United States
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
ABET-accredited aerospace engineering major covering air, Space and computing systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Aerospace Engineering. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Engineering leadership in industry
- Government service
- Education
- Start-ups
- R&D policy
- Research
Curriculum
- General Institute Requirements plus Unified Engineering (a fall-spring-fall sequence usually taken in sophomore year)
- Statistics
- Dynamics
- Control
- Differential equations and programming
- Four professional-area subjects
- And a capstone choice such as 16.82
- 16.83 or 16.85 plus a lab or capstone subject.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent
- Programme-set GPA (usually 3.0
- Last 60 credit hours may be considered)
- Transcripts and FCSA/NACES credential evaluation
- Purpose statement
- Resume
- Recommendation letters
- GRE or GMAT where the programme requires
- English proficiency.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's (or master's where the programme requires) from an accredited institution or equivalent, Programme-specific requirements
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo 100
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recommendation Letters
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $28,988 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $28,988 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21), Duolingo 100, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.