Overview

The Aerospace Engineering program at Arizona State University stresses a sound foundation in technical fundamentals, communication and professionalism.

To this end, a broad-based curriculum is offered in design, system dynamics and control; fluid mechanics and aerodynamics; mechanics and dynamics of solids and structures; transport phenomena; thermodynamics; and energy.

Modern computational and laboratory facilities are available to support timely research investigations.

Career Opportunities

Professionals with a doctorate in aerospace engineering have strong opportunities at all levels in aerospace engineering in research, design and manufacturing at companies of all sizes as well as national laboratories (DOE, DOD, NASA). Analytical skills learned in aerospace engineering are also valued for other nonengineering positions.

Career examples include:

engineer
engineering manager or director
engineering professor
research engineer

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Aircraft Dynamics and Control
Aerospace Structures and Materials
Aircraft Design
Aerodynamics
Vibration Analysis
Design of Aerospace Structures
Space Vehicle Dynamics and Control
Rocket Propulsion
Aircraft Systems Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

84 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering View 42 other PhDs in Aerospace Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.2

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from an accredited U.S. or international institution.

All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores
personal statement
resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30348 USD / year

≈ 30348 USD / year
Out-of-State

27810 USD / year

≈ 27810 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12940 USD / year

≈ 12940 USD / year

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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