| Study Location | Kyiv |
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| Academic Field | G12 Aviation and Aerospace Technologies |
| Type | Postgraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 4 years (60 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation and Aerospace Technologies |
| Entry qualification | Master's Degree required. Compulsory entrance exam. The entry qualification documents are accepted in English. In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea are not allowed. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
Subjects of the exam: English Language, specialty exam.
Program Structure
As a research-focused doctoral programme, Systems of Flight Vehicles and Complexes Engineering combines advanced scientific work with academic development:
1. Theoretical Foundations and Advanced Topics
Candidates deepen knowledge in areas such as: Automatic control theory and flight system modelling; Aerospace system integration; Navigation and guidance systems; Signal processing for control applications.
This coursework supports the conceptual framework for independent research.
2. Research Methodology and Scientific Practice
Doctoral training emphasises: Research design and methodology; Experimental and simulation tools for aerospace systems; Data analysis and interpretation; Scientific writing and publication practices.
These competencies equip students to conduct high-level scientific inquiry.
3. Dissertation Project
The core of the PhD experience is the independent dissertation research, where students: Develop and test new theories, models or systems; Conduct original experiments or simulations; Present and defend results before an academic committee.
The dissertation must demonstrate the candidate’s ability to perform independent, innovative, and internationally relevant research in aerospace control and automation.
Overview
Doctoral candidates focus on advanced scientific research in avionics, automatic control theory, navigation systems, and aerospace control engineering. The programme develops specialists who can independently conduct cutting-edge research, design and analyse control systems for aircraft and aerospace complexes, and contribute to innovation within the aerospace and automated systems sectors.
Career Opportunities
PhD graduates in Systems of Flight Vehicles and Complexes Engineering are prepared for advanced technical and research careers in aerospace and related industries, including:
- Aerospace Research Scientist – lead research in avionics, controls and navigation;
- Control Systems Engineer – develop and optimise automatic flight and navigation systems;
- Aerospace Systems Designer – design complex vehicle and system architectures;
- Flight Dynamics and Control Specialist – analyse stability and control mechanisms;
- R&D Director in Aerospace Companies – manage research and innovation projects;
- University Lecturer / Academic Researcher – teach and supervise future engineers.
These opportunities are relevant in aircraft design bureaus, space research organisations, military aerospace divisions, civil aviation authorities, high-tech engineering firms and scientific institutes where sophisticated control, automation and flight systems knowledge is critical.