Overview

Kent State University’s Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering provides targeted education in aerospace engineering including orbital mechanics, control systems, and spacecraft design.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

Conduct literature searches, comprehend advanced research materials and uncover connections between related work.

Perform research, discovery and integration by applying advanced knowledge of aerospace engineering.

Communicate clearly problems and solutions in aerospace engineering, both verbally and in writing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Optimization

Orbital Mechanics

Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics, Determination and Control

Optimal Control Theory

Linear System Analysis and Control

Nonlinear Systems and Control

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Applications submitted after this deadline will be considered on a space-available basis.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

60 SCH

60-90

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kent, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a closely related area from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2.750 undergraduate or graduate GPA on a 4.000 point scale

Official transcript(s)

Goal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

English language proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Out-of-State

25091 USD / year

≈ 25091 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13448 USD / year

≈ 13448 USD / year

Living costs

Kent

United States

1036 - 1710 USD / month

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