Program Overview
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at University of California San Diego is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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 Mechanical and 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 31,231 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,129 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mechanical and 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
- MAE 02. Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
- MAE 03. Introduction to Engineering Graphics and Design
- MAE 05. Quantitative Computer Skills
- MAE 07. Spatial Visualization
- MAE 08. Matlab Programming for Engineering Analysis
- MAE 20. Elements of Materials Science
- MAE 87. Freshman Seminar
- MAE 92A. Design Competition\x97Design, Build, and Fly Aircraft
- MAE 93. Design Competition\x97Design, Build, and Test Race Car
- MAE 98. Directed Group Study
- MAE 99H. Independent Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
What you will need to apply
- Academic records from all post-secondary institutions attended since high school.
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test scores. The UCSD Institution Code is 4836.
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation. We accept online letters of recommendation only. For the online letter of recommendation process, you must provide the email address of each recommender.
- International applicants only: Scores for the TOEFL or IELTS Academic Training exam to demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 31,231 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,129 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 31,231 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 16,129 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego 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 California, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
University of California, San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months