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PhD of Aviation Science

Kent, United States
5 years
English
Hybrid
PhD

About the program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation Science is offered by the School of Aeronautics in the College of Aeronautics and Engineering at Kent State University and is delivered mostly online.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate core knowledge in Aviation Science. Apply relevant methods and tools to academic or professional problems. Communicate findings clearly and work responsibly in individual and collaborative settings.

Career outcomes

Research Scientist
Postsecondary Lecturer
Research Fellow
Policy or Industry Researcher
Academic Program Specialist

Curriculum

Minimum 90 credit hours. Catalogue course list includes Aviation Safety Theory
Aviation Security and Policy Seminar
Advanced Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
Quantitative Methods II
Qualitative Research Design. The programme offers thesis or dissertation credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's or master's degree in the field or a related field from an accredited institution (programme-specific); Minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA usually 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Transcripts
Resume
Goal statement
Recommendation letters and often GRE as set by each programme; English proficiency proof required.

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree (programme-specific)

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Undergraduate transcripts
Degree certificate
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
Research proposal
Academic references

How to apply

Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Aviation Science. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
A research proposal
Curriculum vitae
References
language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Kent State University. Submit all supporting documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the application for the admission decision. If admitted
Accept the offer and complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,169 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Kent Campus
Faculty or school	College of Aeronautics and Engineering
Department	School of Aeronautics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	150,90
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.