Graduate Certificate in Computational Fluid Dynamics
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A graduate certificate in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is ideal for engineers or scientists seeking to deepen their expertise in fluid mechanics, using advanced computational methods to model and simulate fluid flow in complex systems. Graduates often pursue careers as CFD analysts, aerospace engineers, or mechanical engineers, working in industries such as aerospace, automotive, or energy to design efficient systems, optimize performance, and solve real-world engineering challenges.
Program Overview
The graduate certificate in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is available, to all graduate students in engineering and the mathematical, physical and biological sciences. CFD is a generally recognized sub-discipline of fluid dynamics, complementing use of theory and experimentation in the analysis of fluid behavior from sub-micro scales to intergalactic cosmological distances. CFD is highly interdisciplinary and areas of current interest include biological flows (e.g. Air in respiratory systems and blood in circulatory systems of animals), flows in porous materials (e.g. Remediation of contaminated ground water, extraction of oil from marginal deposits) and combusting flows (e.g. For higher energy conversion efficiencies and less pollutant production). Thus, competency in the use of CFD is becoming critical to the advance of science and technology in the 21st century and it has become an essential engineering tool in industrial environments ranging from aerospace to food preparation and pharmaceuticals.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
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Application Requirements
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Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
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