Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Master of Science

Like markets merging together to create a global economy, this decade has approached the exciting frontier of joint research. The marriage of Mechanical Engineering to related fields has contributed to a new “Interdisciplinary Era.” In meeting the challenges brought on by this co-operative approach to engineering, the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Missouri has broadened its scope in both education and research while maintaining strengths in the fundamental disciplines: Dynamics & Control, Design & Manufacturing, Materials & Solids and Thermal & Fluid Science Engineering. Such well-established academic traditions in the undergraduate and graduate curriculum as well as nationally renowned research programs are the basis for MAE having become the largest department in the College of Engineering at MU. An equally important aspect contributing to the quality of the MAE department is the aggressive pursuit of funding, by our faculty, to establish nationally recognized research programs. Well-earned support through sizable funding from both federal agencies and industry are valuable resources in the promotion of our graduate research and undergraduate teaching.

Degrees Offered

Doctoral

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy

On Campus

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Departmental Contact

Marilyn Nevels

muengrgraduatesup1@missouri.edu 573-884-8918 E2412 Lafferre Hall

Director of Graduate Study

Matthew Maschmann

MaschmannM@missouri.edu 573-882-2310 E3413 Lafferre Hall

*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: May 31 (Priority deadline: January 1)
Spring deadline: October 31 (Priority deadline: October 1)
Summer deadline: April 30

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Strong record in the MS program

Required GRE Scores*

Test Type	Verbal+Quantitative
GRE	298

*Note: The GRE requirement will be waived for graduate applicants from 1/1/2021 – 04/30/2023 because of COVID-19. If other department requirements are not met, however, the department reserves the right to request GRE scores.

Minimum Language Requirements

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Note: Doctoral degree program applicants are closely and individually reviewed.

Require Application Materials

For the Graduate School

Completed Graduate School online application
Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Program

All documents must be uploaded directly to the Graduate School online application system.

Personal Statement: 1 to 2 page letter telling about yourself and the specific area that you will study if accepted to the MAE program
Resume: Please make sure to include the month/year for the start and end dates of all work experience
Transcripts: You may upload in Graduate School application to expedite review of your application by the program
Test Information (GRE/TOEFL/IELTS): You may upload these in the online Graduate School application to expedite review of your application by the program. ETS will need to send your test scores to Institution Code 6875 and Department Code 1502.
Recommendation Letters: Three academic recommendations are required and must be submitted through the Recommendation section of the Graduate School online application.

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