Study Aerospace Engineering, Ph.D. at Florida Institute of Technology in the USA, College of Engineering and Science

Aerospace Engineering, Ph.D.

USA

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What will I learn?

The PhD in aerospace engineering program at Florida Tech gives doctoral students opportunities for creative investigation of scientific and engineering problems in topics related to aerospace. Located in the heart of Florida's Space Coast, just south of Kennedy Space Center and near a large number of major high-tech engineering companies, Florida Tech was founded in support of the space program and since 1958 has offered students a comprehensive aerospace and aeronautics education.The PhD in aerospace engineering program prepares graduates for their career using the latest body of knowledge in the industry and by providing excellent research facilities for conducting state-of-the-art research. Three areas of concentration are available for doctoral candidates:Aerodynamics and fluid dynamicsAerospace structures and materialsCombustion and propulsion

Majors

  • Aerodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
  • Aerospace Structures and Materials
  • Combustion and Propulsion

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering and Science

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$19,460.00 per year
New Orientation Fee (Graduate/Undergraduate) - $150

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

01/11/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Melbourne

150 W. University Blvd,

Melbourne,

Florida,

32901, South, United States

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$19,460.00 per year
New Orientation Fee (Graduate/Undergraduate) - $150

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Melbourne

150 W. University Blvd,

Melbourne,

Florida,

32901, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.2 in prior graduate coursework in order to be considered for admission to a Florida Tech doctoral degree program. Applicants to the doctoral program in aerospace engineering typically hold a masters degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering—or a closely related field—with a strong foundation in the core sciences and mathematics. Transcripts Résumé/CV Two recommendation letters Statement of objectives

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Florida Institute of Technology

Florida Tech is a leading provider of science and engineering programs across Florida and the South, delivering excellent graduate outcomes.

  • One of the most internationally diverse student bodies in U.S
  • Outstanding reputation for STEM subjects
  • Provides scholarships to most students
  • Located in sunny Melbourne, Florida

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