Aerospace Engineering
| Program Code: | ENAE |
| Degree: | M.S. and Ph.D. |
| School: | Engineering - Research |
| General Requirements: | Statement of Purpose |
| Transcript(s) | |
| TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students) | |
| Program-Specific Requirements: | Letters of Recommendation (3) |
| Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)* | |
| CV/Resume | |
| Writing Sample (optional) | |
| Description of Research/Work Experience | |
| Portfolio PDF Upload (optional for Ph.D., not required for M.S.) | |
| GPA: 3.2 for M.S. and 3.5 for Ph.D. | |
| Application Deadlines (please read note below**): | September 15, 2021 (Spring 2022 International) (Ph.D. only) |
| September 29, 2021 (Spring 2022 International) (M.S. only) | |
| November 1, 2021 (Spring 2022 Domestic) |
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| April 1, 2022 (Fall 2022 Domestic) (Ph.D. only) | |
| April 12, 2021 (Fall 2022 Domestic) (M.S. only) | |
| March 15, 2022 (Fall 2022 International) (final)*** | |
| Contact Program: | www.aero.umd.edu |
| Diversity Statement: | The Department of Aerospace Engineering is committed to supporting students and ensuring a fear-free, inclusive space where all students can thrive. The department recognizes non-binary gender identifications, as well as the difference between assigned biological sex and gender expression. It encourages students, faculty, and staff to share and honor preferred pronouns and names. |
*GRE required for international applicants, and strongly encouraged for applicants seeking financial support.
**The department's review process for Fall semester formally begins January 1st. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have their application materials submitted by that time, if possible, as some of our faculty do extend assistantship offers earlier in the review process. Graduate Research Assistant offers are extended starting in early January, and continue on a rolling basis throughout the semester. For best consideration, please apply by January.
***Including international applicants currently studying at U.S. institutions