BU College of Engineering - Aerospace and Mechanical

Ph.D. Qualifying Exams Information

Please use the links below for detailed information on the respective Ph.D. Qualifying Exams. Details on exam dates and required timelines for all exams can be found in the Qualifying Exams Chapter of the College of Engineering Ph.D. Handbook.

College of Engineering Ph.D. Handbook

Aerospace and Mechanical Subject Qualifying Exam Info and Application

Sample Exams

Qualifying Exam Downloads
Exam	Exam Section
Sample Exam 1	Entire Exam
	Exam Sections	Fluid Mechanics
		Control of Mechanical Systems
		Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
		Dynamics and Vibration
		Solid Mechanics
Sample Exam 2	Entire Exam
	Exam Sections	Control of Mechanical Systems
		Propulsion and Aerodynamics
		Solid Mechanics
		Dynamics and Vibration
		Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion
Sample Exam 3	Entire Exam
	Exam Sections	Control of Mechanical Systems
		Propulsion and Aerodynamics
		Solid and Structural Mechanics
		Dynamics and Vibrations
		Fluid Mechanics
		Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion
Sample Exam 4	Entire Exam
	Exam Sections	Control of Mechanical Systems
		Propulsion and Aerodynamics
		Solid and Structural Mechanics
		Dynamics and Vibrations
		Fluid Mechanics
		Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion
Sample Exam 5	Entire Exam
	Exam Sections	Control of Mechanical Systems
		Solid and Structural Mechanics
		Dynamics and Vibrations
		Fluid Mechanics
		Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer and Energy Conversion