Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering

KFUPM Main Campus, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

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36 monthsProgramme duration

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Main Subject

Engineering - Aeronautical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Aerospace Engineering has well-established graduate programs leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Aerospace Engineering. The PhD program allows the student to focus on one of the following tracks: (1) Aerodynamics & Propulsion, (2) Aerospace Structure and Materials, (3) Flight Dynamics & Autonomous Control, and (4) Space Systems. The courses offered under each track have been developed based on the current international trends and to address the strategic aeronautics and astronautics needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Catalog descriptions of all 500- and 600-level graduate courses have been developed to improve the student's learning experience in topic coverage and sequence. The objectives of each track are to prepare graduates to advance their careers in academia, government, or industry, conduct original research, continue learning, adapt to new technologies, and possess the skills necessary for leadership positions.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Aeronautical

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

GPA

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6.5+

Duolingo English Test

120+

The PhD program is designed for full/part-time students who are expected to engage in scholarly work on a full-time basis. The program consists of 42 credit hours: 30 are for coursework (beyond the MS degree), and 12 are for dissertation. The maximum load for the PhD student is 12 graduate credit hours per semester, and all the credited courses should be taken from 500 and 600 levels. Thus, the coursework will require one and a half years, and the dissertation will require an additional year. The maximum period allowed to obtain a PhD degree is five years.

Students applying to the doctoral program must provide evidence of exceptional scholastic ability, intellectual creativity, and research motivation. The minimum requirements for admission to the doctoral program as a regular student with full standing in Aerospace Engineering are:

Have completed a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
Have superior academic records with a minimum Master's cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3 (on a 4.0 scale).
Have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and have an acceptable score on both quantitative and verbal sections. Exceptions will be allowed based on KFUPM rules.
Submit a complete application package before the deadline specified in the University catalog.
International applicants whose primary language is not English must also achieve the minimum score requirement of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Test System) as required by the University.
Core courses can be substituted by equivalent elective courses for students who got their MS degree from the Aerospace Engineering department at KFUPM.

Program Duration

3 Years

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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