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The AE doctoral program represents the School's most challenging academic offering. Beyond completing 42 credit-hours of post-bachelor's coursework, candidates must design and implement original research leading to a dissertation. You'll collaborate closely with leading experts in the field while meeting rigorous program requirements: passing a comprehensive qualifying exam in your second year, presenting a polished thesis proposal, and defending your research outcomes. Maintaining a 3.25 GPA is mandatory for PhD completion.
AE doctoral alumni hold faculty positions at prestigious universities worldwide and lead advanced research initiatives in corporate, governmental, and defense sectors - frequently building upon the specialized expertise they developed during their doctoral studies at AE.
Applicants for Georgia Tech's graduate programs should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
The minimum score for graduate admission required by Georgia Tech is: IELTS: 7.0 Overall Band score and minimum Component Band scores of: 6.5 Reading, 6.5 Listening, 6.5 Speaking, 5.5 Writing,
Application Deadlines
Fall - December 1, Spring - October 1, Summer - December 1