PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Controls, Autonomy and Robotics in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin | Austin United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 32,968
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

The Aerospace Engineering (ASE) graduate program at The University of Texas at Austin ranks among the nation's top 10, providing students the chance to conduct groundbreaking research alongside renowned faculty. This program enables learners to pursue in-depth studies and research culminating in either a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree. Alumni embark on diverse career paths as aerospace engineers, researchers, innovators, astronauts, executives, and industry pioneers.
Our curriculum facilitates specialized study and research for both the Master of Science in Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in aerospace engineering. While a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering or a related engineering discipline is the standard requirement, applicants with science or mathematics backgrounds may qualify after completing necessary preparatory coursework.
Research focuses span system theory, controls, networks, autonomous systems, and robotics, with practical applications in navigation, guidance, control systems, and flight dynamics for vehicles operating in space, air, sea, and terrestrial environments.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

To be eligible for graduate study in aerospace engineering and engineering mechanics, students must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
Hold a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering or engineering mechanics, or in a closely related field of engineering from an accredited institution.
Have a minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed. Average GPA and GRE numbers of applicants, admitted students and entrants to our program are available at the UT Office of Graduate Admissions website
General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Requirement The GRE test is required for Spring, Summer and Fall admissions.
Submit official transcripts from previous colleges or universities.
Upload a Statement of Purpose and Resume (or CV).
Three Letters of Recommendation
A grade-point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or a comparable GPA in upper-division workjunior- and senior-level coursesand in any graduate work already completed is also required.

TOEFL: 79 on the Internet-based test (iBT)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination

Tuition USD 32,968

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