Aerospace Engineering (PhD)

The Aerospace Engineering PhD program offers students the opportunity, through both coursework and research, to meet the highest standards of academic achievement in the core areas: Aerodynamics. Aerospace Systems Design. Astrodynamics and Space Applications, Dynamics and Control. Propulsion. Structures and Materials.

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Aerospace Engineering is intended for students who have earned an MS or BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field of Engineering.

The Aerospace Engineering PhD program requires a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond a bachelor's degree. This program requires 39 formal course credit hours minimum, 15 Dissertation (EAS 7980) credit hours minimum, and may include up to a total of 18 credit hours combined Directed Research (EAS 6918), Thesis (EAS 6971), or Doctoral Research (EAS 7919) and/or Independent Study (EAS 6908) with an approved Program of Study. At least 39 hours of the Program of Study must consist of formal coursework exclusive of Directed Research (EAS 6918), Thesis (EAS 6971), Doctoral Research (EAS 7919) and Independent Study (EAS 6908).

Students entering the program with a master's degree are required to complete 42 credit hours minimum, of which 15 credit hours minimum must be formal coursework. The remaining hours include 15 Dissertation (EAS 7980) credit hours minimum and up to a total of 12 credit hours combined Directed Research (EAS 6918), or Doctoral Research (EAS 7919) and/or Independent Study (EAS 6908) with an approved Program of Study.

Total Credit Hours Required: 72 Credit hours minimum beyond the bachelor's degree and 42 Credit hours minimum beyond the master's degree.

Program Prerequisites

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.

Application Requirements

Financial Information

Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.

Fellowship Information

Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.