Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering

University at Buffalo - SUNY

Prospective students with and without a master's degree are welcome to apply. The following materials are required to apply to the Aerospace Engineering PhD and the Mechanical Engineering PhD.
 

Online Application Form

Application Fee (100)

College Transcripts

Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).

Statement of Purpose

Your statement of purpose allows the admissions committee to learn about you as a prospective researcher. There is no minimum or maximum page length or word count.

In the statement, we look for: 

• Your ability to present your thoughts in a clear, concise way
• Evidence of your maturity and commitment to conduct research (you will be making contributions of worldwide impact in projects at the cutting edge of their fields)
• Your awareness of advancements in the field and your vision for specific areas where you would like to do research
• Which faculty member(s) your research interests align with or who you identify as potential research mentors

Resume/CV

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your application. Your resume or CV should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.
 

Letters of Recommendation (3)

Three letters of recommendation are required to apply to this program. Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.

GRE Scores

GRE scores are required to apply to this program. Arrangements to take the exam can be made through the Educational Testing Service.