Graduate Programs in Aerospace Engineering

Courses

3054 Francois-Xavier Bagnoud Building
1320 Beal
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2140
Phone: (734) 615-4406
Fax: (734) 763-0578
Electronic Mail: mafn@engin.umich.edu
Program Web Page: http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/aero/

Admissions Information
The following is a brief summary of admission deadlines, requirements, and Academic Program Code(s) for the degree(s) offered in this Department/Program.  The sections immediately following this summary provide an in-depth description of each degree program.  You may order an application by contacting the Program Web Page, downloading an application in PDF Format, or completing an online application.

Aerospace Engineering
Admits all terms.  Deadline for Fall applications is January 15.  Contact Program for deadlines for other terms.  GRE General required; Letters of recommendation required. Master's degree required for Doctoral program.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00043; Academic Program:  Aerospace Engineering; Ph.D.
Code:  00044; Academic Program:  Aerospace Engineering; M.S.E.

Aerospace Science
Admits all terms.  Deadline for Fall applications is January 15.  Contact Program for deadlines for other terms.
Please use the following information when completing Item 13 on the application.
Code:  00045; Academic Program:  Aerospace Science; Ph.D.
Code:  00046; Academic Program:  Aerospace Science; M.S.

Important note:  Please choose one Numeric Code, Academic Program, and degree level for each application that is submitted.  Please keep in mind that up to three applications only can be submitted per application fee, per semester.
 

Faculty

Chair: David C. Hyland

Professors: Bernstein, Dahm, Driscoll, Faeth, Friedmann, Hyland, Kabamba, Kauffman, McClamroch, Powell, Roe, Triantafyllidis, Van Leer, and Waas

Associate Professors: Bernal, Boyd, Cesnik, Gallimore, and Washabaugh

Assistant Professor: Shaw and Scheeres

Degree Programs

Master of Science in Engineering
Master of Science
Doctor of Philosophy

In addition to the specific requirements listed below, see the Master's Degrees and Doctoral Degrees sections of the Graduate Student Handbook.

Master of Science in Engineering

Admission: A completed application and transcripts of all previous academic records must be on file. Applicants should have substantially completed the equivalent of the four-year program in aerospace engineering at the University of Michigan. Students lacking sufficient preparation may be required to take more than 30 credit hours of course work. Applicants must submit results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.

Minimum number of Credits Required: 30 credit hours.

Specific Course Requirements: A candidate for the M.S.E. degree will include in his or her program at least five courses in aerospace engineering at the 500 level or higher, excluding directed study courses, and at least two approved courses in mathematics beyond advanced calculus. Up to four credit hours of non-technical studies and up to six credit hours of directed study may be elected.

Thesis or Research Essay: Optional.

Final Examination: None.

Master of Science

Admission: A completed application and transcripts of all previous academic records must be on file. Applicants should have substantially completed the equivalent of the four-year program in physics or mathematics at the University of Michigan. Students lacking sufficient preparation may be required to take more than 30 credit hours of course work. Applicants must submit results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.

Minimum number of Credits Required: 30 credit hours.

Specific Course Requirements: A candidate for the M.S. degree will include in his or her program at least five courses in aerospace engineering at the 500 level or higher, excluding directed study courses, and at least two approved courses in mathematics beyond advanced calculus. Up to four credit hours of non-technical studies and up to six credit hours of directed study may be elected.

Thesis or Research Essay: Optional.

Final Examination: None.

Doctor of Philosophy

Admission: A completed application and transcripts of all previous academic records must be on file. Applicants should have substantially completed the equivalent of the M.S.E. in aerospace engineering or M.S. in aerospace science at the University of Michigan. Applicants must submit results of the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination.

Range of Enrollment: Normally about 30 hours of course work are completed before candidacy.

Specific Course Requirements: None.

Qualifying Examination: None.

Foreign Language Requirement: None.

Preliminary Examinations: A written examination in an area of specialization and an oral examination of a broader nature that inquires into the fundamental background of the applicant are required.

Dissertation Prospectus: None.

Candidate Status: Candidacy requirements are described in the Requirements for Achieving Candidacy section of the Graduate Student Handbook.

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