MSc in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Rutgers School of Engineering
Key Information
Campus location
Piscataway Township, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 - 3 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
USD 13,000 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* $16,000/semester for out-of-state residents
Introduction
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Rutgers University’s School of Engineering is prepared to offer hybrid learning to its master’s students for the fall 2021 semester. Our faculty successfully transitioned to a combination of in-person and online learning this past year, and will continue to provide graduate students with an exceptional learning experience.
Why Rutgers School of Engineering for Graduate School?
Rutgers School of Engineering’s Master degree programs are aimed at students interested in furthering their knowledge in a particular engineering discipline for industrial and research advancement. We offer nine-degree programs through seven engineering departments along with a global commitment to advanced research and scholarship.
A core curriculum of fundamentals is augmented with electives that enable students to focus on areas with direct relevance to innovations at the forefront of research. Students graduating with an advanced degree from Rutgers are well placed to undertake careers in a diverse range of industrial and corporate areas, as well as continue their studies for advanced degrees.
Our school ensures rigorous academic standards, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between graduate faculty and students, and oversees innovative professional development initiatives that prepare graduate students to succeed in both academic and non-academic careers.
Why Rutgers?
- Highly interdisciplinary, integrative approach to education and graduate training.
- A dynamic and diverse community.
- Regionally located near New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Boston.
- Close ties and proximity to leading industries.
- Affordable tuition and several fellowships and scholarships available.
- Rutgers Global provides full support in securing visas and documentation.
Curriculum
Advancing Engineering Leaders
Rutgers School of Engineering provides students with a strong technical background and prepares them for leadership careers in exciting and challenging professions. Both our teaching and research are firmly rooted in scientific principles while incorporating knowledge of today’s challenges.
- Master of Science (MS)
- Master of Engineering Degree (MEng)
Rutgers’ Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate degree programs offer dynamic opportunities for advanced training and research in an intellectually and academically stimulating environment. Department graduates are well-prepared to pursue successful careers in industry, government, and academia.
Our department has 28 internationally renowned faculty members who, along with distinguished professors from other departments, teach and conduct cutting-edge research on a broad spectrum of topics. Program students can choose to specialize in:
- Design and Control
- Solid Mechanics
- Materials and Structures
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermal Sciences
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students have several master’s degree options. Our Master of Engineering degree is a terminal professional degree, designed primarily for professionals working in industry or government. Students in our thesis-based Master of Science degree program complete their degree with research credits.
MS (thesis): 30 Course Credits
The program’s required 30 credits include 24 credits of coursework, with a minimum of five 3-credit (15) MAE graduate courses, and six research credits and the writing and successful public defense of a thesis.
MEng (non-thesis): 30 Course Credits
The program requires the completion of 30-course credits and a project, plus a final oral examination and report based on the project. Of the 30 required course credits, a minimum of seven three-credit courses (21)must be MAE graduate courses.
2022 Admissions Applicants
Please be advised, the GRE requirement has been waived for MAE students applying for the 2022 academic year.
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Career Opportunities
Mechanical Engineering:
- Design
- Research
- Manufacturing
- Automation
- Automobiles and aircraft
- Electric power generation plants
- Medical products
- Consumer products
- Sales
Aerospace Engineering:
- Design and build aircraft systems, space vehicles, and satellites
- Conceptualize and model aerospace systems
- Computationally analyze and prototype aerospace systems
- Manufacture aerospace sub-system components
- Develop systems and structures to promote space exploration
- Pursue research and development in industry and government labs