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    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

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    Austin, USMSEIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $34,431.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    25.94%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $90.00
    App fee

    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is a 30-credit, 2-year, in-person MSE program based in Austin, US. Tuition is $34,431 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program offers options including thesis (24 hours coursework + 6 thesis), report (27 hours coursework + 3 report), or coursework-only (30 hours), with focus areas in aerothermodynamics and fluid mechanics, solids, structures, and materials, structural dynamics, guidance and control, and orbital mechanics.

    Focus: both
    ARWU: 10 | No. 9 (U.S. News & World Report)

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Oct 1, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Dec 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    required
    Min General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Requirement The GRE test is required for Spring, Summer and Fall admissions.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min There is no minimum requirement on the English tests.
    IELTS
    required
    Min There is no minimum requirement on the English tests.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $75,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    $15,420.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is $34,431 across 30 required credits.
    Is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin online or in-person?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is offered in-person.
    How long does Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin take to complete?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is structured around 2 years and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin?
    Per the program's published guidance: minimum 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) grade point average (GPA) in junior- and senior-level work and in any graduate work already completed
    Is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.