Unrestricted admission to this program requires an accredited undergraduate degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Those applicants with undergraduate degrees in other fields of engineering and science or mathematics are eligible for admission, but might be required to complete several leveling courses to prepare themselves for successful participation in the program. Application for entry into the program should follow the same application procedure listed under the graduate Mechanical Engineering program and the applicants should complete the corresponding application forms stating “Aerospace Engineering” as their major. For more information, please visit click here.
For students entering the Master of Science (M.S.) program:
Admission into the M.S. program is based on a competitive combination of the following:
- Academic background
- Starting Spring 2025, GRE is optional for all MSME applicants.
- Letters of recommendation
- The student's statement of purpose
International students must submit their TOEFL scores as well. Normally an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 is required on the last 60 semester credit hours attempted exclusive extracurricular credits. A TOEFL score of 6.5 overall is required for students whose native language is not English. In special cases, conditional admission may be granted to a student who is not clearly competitive in all areas. However, conditional admission is not available to non-immigrant visa holders. While letters of recommendation from industrial supervisors are accepted, they are not as useful as letters from faculty members who have observed the academic performance of the applicant.
To be unconditionally admitted to the M.S. thesis or non-thesis program in Aerospace or the dual degree programs with Mechanical Engineering or Space Architecture, an applicant should have:
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or in a related field, preferably from an accredited engineering program.
- A grade point average of at least 3.00 out of 4.00 on the last 60 semester credit hours attempted exclusive of grades received for activities such as seminars, physical education, industrial internships, etc. (GPA Calculator)
- Appropriate test scores:
- For students whose native language is not English (Please check the following webpage for further information: https://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/english-proficiency/):
- A minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS, or
- A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL examination, or
- A minimum score of 105 on the Duolingo test
- GRE is optional for all MS Aerospace applicants.
- For students whose native language is not English (Please check the following webpage for further information: https://www.uh.edu/graduate-school/international-students/english-proficiency/):
- Three letters of recommendation attesting to the student’s capacity to perform in the classroom and (for applicants to the thesis program) in a research capacity. A minimum of two letters should be from tenure-track faculty members who have observed the academic performance of the applicant, and one can come from an engineering industry supervisor.
- A statement of purpose that is consistent with the areas of instruction and (for applicants to the thesis program) the current research areas within the Department. The “Application for Financial Aid and Statement of Purpose” form available on the Application section of this website allows the applicant to specify areas of interest, and it lists issues to address in the statement of purpose.