Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering
The School of Aerospace Engineering USM offers a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program at the postgraduate level. Enrolled students must conduct independent research and complete a thesis or project within a specific field of study. They are expected to discover new knowledge and provide novel solutions to problems at both fundamental and applied levels. Our core research domains include:
- Fluid (AER01): Aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics, Nano Fluid, and Propulsion Systems.
- System Design (AER02): Autonomous Systems, Drone, Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and Control Systems.
- Material and Structure (AER03): Composite, Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI), and Fatigue.
- Space System (AER04): Satellite Communication, Radar, Spacecraft Design, and Mission Analysis.
Ph.D. graduates from this program will be fully equipped to independently embark on research and development in the aerospace sector for industrial, educational, or organizational advancement.
Main Areas of Study
Potential Supervisor
Applicants are encouraged to identify a suitable academic supervisor before submitting their application. Please refer to our list of academics to explore staff profiles, research areas, fields of specialization and areas of expertise across the institution.
Search for Potential SupervisorAdmission Requirements
Applicants should have the following minimum requirements:
- For Ph.D: A Master's or Bachelor's (First class or CGPA >3.5).
- Minimum language requirement (for foreign student): IELTS Band 6, TOEFL Score 550 or MUET Band 3.
Duration:
- Full-time: Min. 24 months / Max. 60 months.
- Part-time: Min. 36 months / Max. 90 months.
Graduate Requirements:
- 2 SCOPUS/WoS or 1 Q1/Q2 publication.
- Supervisor and USM affiliation is mandatory.
Fees:
Applicants may refer to the official postgraduate fee page for the latest tuition schedule. For research mode study in the School of Aerospace Engineering, the listed tuition rates are RM3,700 per semester for Malaysian full-time students, RM3,085 per semester for Malaysian part-time students, USD1,850 per semester for international full-time students, and USD1,570 per semester for international part-time students.
Financial Assistance:
Postgraduate students at USM can take advantage of various financial support schemes, including the USMCare Scholarship, PGRA, GRA-Assist and the Postgraduate Conference Fund. For the latest details on eligibility, deadlines and how to apply, please refer to the official financial aid page.
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