As one of the leading programs in Aeronautics & Astronautics in the United States, companies know that our graduates are well prepared to enter the aerospace industry. The graduates are placed in leading roles in business and government, from Airbus, Boeing and Lockheed Martin, to NASA, the FAA, and the US Military.(MAE) is a degree program aimed at developing the practical engineering skills needed in industry while gaining essential project management skills to advance professionally.
Course Information
University
University Of Washington
School / College
College Of Engineering
Course Duration
2 years
Class Size
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University Ranking
2015 US News Rank : 6
Financials
Tuition Fees
All Tuition and Fees : $13,968.
Cost of Living
Scholarships
Limited financial aid is available for full-time, regular status students. Three types of financial aid are offered: Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA), and Fellowships.
Course Details
Course Structure
The MSAA program has both thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option consists of 10 courses plus 9 thesis credits, while the non-thesis option consists of 13 courses. All students will work with their advisor to create a program of study that is tailored to their interests and based on departmental requirements. The program of study must be approved by the Graduate Committee and filed with the department before finishing the first 12 credits of coursework.There are four main areas of study within the MSAA degree: controls, fluids, plasma science and structures.
International Exchange & Double Degrees
Aeronautics and Astronautics has student exchange opportunities with the following universities:
- Technische Universität Berlin – Reinhardt Abraham Memorial Foundation Exchange Program.
- Ecole Nationale Superieure de Mecanique et D’Aerotechnique
- Ecole Nationale de l’Aviation Civile
- Groupe des Écoles Aéronautiques et Spatiales, France
Internships
Groupe des Écoles Aéronautiques et Spatiales, France:
This 6-week summer program is tailored for juniors or seniors students in Aviation/Aerospace with a solid background knowledge in aeronautics and/or space sciences. The contents include scientific and technical courses, but also general conferences and visits to aeronautical and historical sites.
Requirements
Research & Technical Papers
For students pursuing the thesis option of the MSAA, a committee of at least two members must be formed, with the chair of the committee typically the student’s faculty advisor. The committee must approve the thesis, then an electronic copy of the thesis must be submitted to the A&A Department, and two signed, unbound copies of the thesis plus a receipt for the binding fee must be submitted to the Graduate School by the last day of the quarter.
Text / Exam Scores
- GRE General Test: Applicants take the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination. Although no minimum GRE score is required.
- Minimum TOEFL scores of 580 on the paper-based exam or 237 on the computerized exam for foreign students whose native language is not English.
Work Experience
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Recommendations
Two Letters of Recommendation are required.
Presentations/Group-Discussions/etc.
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Application Details
Universtiy Contact
Application Deadlines
- Autumn Quarter – July 1st of application year.
The deadlines for Graduate Non-matriculated (GNM) applications (either on-campus or online) are as follows:
- Autumn Quarter – August 1st of application year
- Winter Quarter – November 1st of previous year
- Spring Quarter -February 1st of application year
Course Start Date
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Careers & Employment News
Employment Services
The following item should be mailed to our department:
- One copy of official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, mailed to:
Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
University of Washington
Attn: Graduate Program
Box 352400
Seattle, WA 98195-2400
The following items should be uploaded to the online application:
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Objectives.
- Resume (optional).
- Financial Assistantship Application (if appropriate)
There are two ways to be admitted to this department:
- Early Admission – for freshman completing their first year in college plus specific prerequisites
courses.To be considered for early admission, applicants must be currently enrolled at the UW and have completed all early admission prerequisite courses prior to the July 1 application deadline, with a minimum grade in each of 2.0 and a cumulative prerequisite GPA of 2.5 or higher. - Upper Division Admission – typically at the end of the sophomore year after completion of all the prerequisite courses. Satisfactory completion of 75 quarter credit hours applicable towards the B.S.A.A.E. graduation requirements with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75.
- Also be sure to set up your NetID as soon as you receive your application acknowledgement letter from the UW admissions office. You will use this NetID to log in to the College of Engineering on-line application.
- Application can be made to this link http://admit.washington.edu/UWNetID/
Employment Stats
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Career Events
Co-op is a great way to get hands-on experience in your field, get paid, and earn credits toward your degree. Unlike an internship, where you are working but not necessarily getting paid or earning credits, Co-op is a structured program with specific requirements for the student and employer.
Top Recruiters
Career events for engineering and technical students are held throughout the year at the University of Washington. Career Fairs provide opportunities to meet students and broadly advertise your position openings, including internships, co-op and full-time positions. Registration and event logistics are managed by the sponsoring organizations.
Campus & Alumni Community
The Trend features stories from the UW Engineering community: extraordinary students and their achievements, faculty research and discoveries, alumni news, upcoming events, and more. The Trend is published twice a year.
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How to Apply
- Make sure you have completed the A&A prerequisites
- If you are not currently enrolled at UW, you will need to apply to the UW prior to completing an engineering application. Deadlines for UW applications are significantly sooner than engineering. See UW Admissions or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions: (206) 543-9686 for information and deadlines.
- Submit an application to the College of Engineering. This application is used for all the engineering programs and includes specific instructions and information on what type of documentation is required for each specific department including the A&A department. As soon as your profile is completed on the application, your UW course work and personal information will automatically appear in the application. Indicate which departments you intend to apply to and to compose your personal statement. *If you are not a current UW student but you are a transfer student and you have not yet been offered admission as a pre-engineering student, you will need to enter your course information . It will not automatically be entered.
- Write a brief personal statement (approx. 1 page, not to exceed 500 words) for the A&A department that will give the departmental admissions committee a better understanding of your interest in this program. You may wish to describe your experiences (e.g. work, research, leadership, or extracurricular) that have been important to you. Also, you may wish to discuss any unusual circumstances, any personal hardship or barriers that you have faced and that may have contributed to your academic record or help provide a better understanding of your record.
- Only if there are missing grades or some unusual circumstances will you need to do additional work on your application.
- Send in or submit ALL college transcripts to A&A. A&A will accept electronically submitted or paper copies of transcripts from all schools attended including the University of Washington. UW transcripts can be printed from MyUW (select “Printer Friendly Version”). The transcripts may be unofficial copies but must be received by the 5:00 PM, July 1st deadline. If submitting paper copies, send transcripts to:
Undergraduate Admissions Manager
William E. Boeing Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics
Attn: Undergraduate Admissions
211 Guggenheim Hall, Box 352400
Seattle, Wa 98195-2400