Program Overview
The Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at The University of Alabama is a MSc programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 12,975 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,085 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
- Location: Tuscaloosa, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Orbital Mechanics
- Space Systems
- Airfoil and Wing Theory
- Advanced Dynamics of Flight
- Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
- Continuum Mechanics
- Intermediate Dynamics
- Theory of Elasticity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Applicants for graduate study in aerospace engineering and mechanics must apply online through the Graduate School.
Required materials are:
- statement of purpose (include potential faculty advisors with similar interests and discuss post-graduation goals)
- official transcripts
- three letters of recommendation
- appropriate test scores (GRE for all applicants except University Scholars and TOEFL/IELTS for international applicants)
Minimum graduate school requirements:
- GPA: The applicant must have a degree and grade point average of 3.0 overall (4.0 system) from a regionally-accredited undergraduate or graduate program, or a degree and 3.0 for the last 60 hours from a regionally-accredited undergraduate program.
- Entrance Exam: The applicant must have a score of 300 or higher on the GRE. Minimum requirements for TOEFLS and IELTS are 79 (iBT), 550 (pBT), or 6.5 (IELTS).
- AEM department standards are higher than the graduate school minimums, and all application materials are carefully considered. Conditional admissions are sometimes granted, particularly for students entering the program without a BS in aerospace or mechanical engineering. These students must complete the following coursework at the undergraduate level from an accredited university (if not already completed): Calculus (12 credit hours), Ordinary Differential Equations, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials and Fluid Mechanics. The calculus-based mechanics courses are available on-line at UA.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 12,975 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,085 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 12,975 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students; USD 5,085 (Tuition (Semester)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Alabama
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Tuscaloosa, United States
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months