Program Overview
The Aerospace Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 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 7
- Tuition: USD 31,626 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 17,628 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Aerospace Engineering 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
- Applied Aerodynamics
- Aircraft Flight Mechanics
- Aerospace Propulsion
- Rocket Propulsion
- Electric Propulsion
- Advanced Gas Dynamics
- Transonic Aerodynamics
- Dispersed Multiphase Flow
- Boundary Layer Theory
- Wing Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Online application including resume and statement of purpose. (PLEASE NOTE - Students who do not have a MS degree should apply to the MS program regardless of whether or not they intend to continue for a doctoral degree in the future.)
- In the Educational History section of the application, you will be asked to upload scanned versions of your transcripts and certificates of degree or diplomas. Please view your transcripts after the upload to be sure they are legible. Your transcript must show the name of the university and your name. Please do NOT mail a copy of the credentials which you have uploaded to your online application.
- In the Statements section of the application, please upload your resume and statement of purpose. The statement of purpose should be approximately 1-2 pages, single spaced, 12 pt. font.
- Three letters of reference (References must be submitted online.)
- Official GRE scores for general test from ETS.
- An Official TOEFL score, for those from countries in which English is not the first language. (Please note: The Department of Aerospace Engineering requires all students who are from countries in which English is not the first language to take the TOEFL test.)
- The Certification of Declaration of Finances form and funding documents (Documents must be submitted online). These documents are only required for international applicants and are only needed if no department funding is offered. AE does not require evidence of financial resources at the time you submit your application. If you are approved for admission, but a funding offer is not made to you, you will be asked to upload evidence of financial resources.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,626 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 17,628 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
Tuition fees: USD 31,626 (Tuition (Year)) — National students; USD 17,628 (Tuition (Year)) — In-State students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign 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 University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months