PhD of Aerospace Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 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 degree (or master degree where the programme requires) equivalent to a US degree
- With at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for non-US degrees (3.3 with prior graduate work). Programmes may require GRE and set higher standards.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
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 | $32,462 - $36,998, $34,730 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Tickle College of Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
153 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,462 - $36,998, $34,730 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.