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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Wind Science and Engineering
Texas Tech University

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

Texas Tech University offers a unique multidisciplinary Ph.D. in Wind Science and Engineering. The educational objective of the program is to provide students with the broad education necessary to pursue research and solve problems related to the detrimental effects of windstorms (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, and thunderstorms) and to learn to take advantage of the beneficial effects of wind (e.g., wind energy). Each student’s core coursework and dissertation research are multidisciplinary. The doctorate requires at least 60 semester hours of graduate studies in addition to a dissertation (12 semester hours of WE 8000).These 60 hours include six required core courses listed below, field of emphasis courses, and an external internship.

Which department am I in?

Texas Tech University

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$16,180.00 per year
Living Expenses - 14170 (Per year)
Start date

May 2026

Venue

Texas Tech University

2500 Broadway,

LUBBOCK,

Texas,

79409, South, United States

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$16,180.00 per year
Living Expenses - 14170 (Per year)
Start date

August 2026

Venue

Texas Tech University

2500 Broadway,

LUBBOCK,

Texas,

79409, South, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

The applicant must have earned a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or its equivalent from a foreign institution.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - The minimum TOEFL score required is 79.

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version.

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - The minimum required PTE Academic score is 60.

Cambridge C2 Proficiency Test (Cambridge CPE) - The minimum required Cambridge CPE grade is a score of 180 or above.

Cambridge C1 Advanced Proficiency Test (Cambridge CAE) - The minimum required Cambridge CAE grade is a score of 175 or above.

Recommended deadlines for international students are as follows:

January 15 for Fall and Summer semesters

July 15 for Spring semesters

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

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