A research doctorate (60 credits with a master's, 72 direct from a bachelor's) in aerospace engineering. Fully funded: KU covers tuition and provides a substantial monthly stipend for research students.
Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)
PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).
Graduates move into academia, national space and defence agencies such as the UAE Space Agency and satellite programmes, and aerospace industry R&D.
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)
Award
PhD in Aerospace Engineering
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall)
Typical Offer
Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Doctorate
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Doctor of Philosophy
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person