Master of Science (Aeronautics and Astronautics)

at Stanford University

The current research and teaching activities cover a number of advanced fields, with emphasis on:
 

• Aeroelasticity and Flow Simulation
• Aircraft Design, Performance, and Control
• Applied Aerodynamics
• Astrodynamics
• Autonomy
• Computational Aero-Acoustics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Mechanics and Dynamical Systems
• Control of Robots, including Space and Deep-Underwater Robots
• Conventional and Composite Materials and Structures

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Students must complete a 4 years bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.
• Students who meet the above degree requirement with a strong technical background in engineering, physics, or a comparable science program.
• The average cumulative high school GPA of students admitted to Stanford is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
 

• Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution

Note: A three-year bachelor’s degree in any subject is not considered sufficient for graduate study at Stanford. A two-year master’s degree following the three-year bachelor’s degree from India is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Required Document List
 

• Online Application: Students have to submit an online application form at the official website.
• Application Fee: Students need to submit their application fees.
• Statement of Purpose: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
• 3 Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation are required; one letter must come from an academic source, although Stanford prefer at least two. Recommendations must be submitted online. 
• Official GRE Test Scores: Students have to submit their GRE Test Scores.
• ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

The cost of studying at Stanford University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay $57693 annually, to study in Stanford University

Career opportunities:
 

• Senior Systems Engineer.
• Aerospace Engineer.
• Program Manager, Aviation / Aerospace.
• Aircraft Test Pilot.
• Helicopter Pilot.
• Project Engineer.
• Data Analyst.