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This degree program requires students to complete between 64 and 96 credit hours in their curriculum. The exact total credit hours and mandatory coursework depend on the student's prior academic qualifications. As a research-focused program, students must successfully complete the Aerospace Engineering Fundamentals Exam (AFQE) during their second semester. After passing the AFQE, preliminary examination, and submitting a research proposal, candidates will develop and defend their dissertation. The PhD program mandates an advisory committee of at least four graduate faculty members, with one serving as the principal advisor. Applicants may join with either a bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering or a related discipline.
You are an international graduate applicant if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States (or applicant for permanent residency)
AND
you have not graduated from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas
AND
hold a bachelor’s or professional degree (or equivalent)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.