Undergraduate academic requirements
- All applicants are required to have successfully completed a high school education to be considered for admission.
- Some programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA average or 30 IB total score.
Program
Master's
Key facts
- Duration2 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee24,186USD
- Start dateJan, Aug
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University says about their program:
The keystone of the Master of Science in Software Engineering program is working with software developers on some of the world’s most sophisticated and demanding applications, like those found in aircraft, spacecraft and medical devices. Faculty have active collaborative research projects with major corporations and government agencies, so Software Engineering graduate students can be assured their education will allow them to meet industry demands and trends.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
All master's and doctoral applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree or equivalent and/or a master’s degree. If earned in the United States, this degree must be from an appropriately accredited institution.
English proficiency
- TOEFL iBT
79
- IELTS
6.0
- Duolingo
105
- Cambridge
170
English proficiency waivers
There are some cases in which the English proficiency exam will be waived. They include:
- Students from countries where English is recognized as an official Language.
- Attended an American or International school for a minimum of two years where the primary language of instruction is English.
- Attended a U.S. high school and took mainstream English courses for two years.
- Attended secondary school for two years in a country where English is the primary language and used for all instruction.
- Attended a U.S. college or university for at least two years and took at least two university-level English courses (COM 101, Speech, Technical Report Writing, Creative Writing, etc.) and received a C or better.
- Completed an IB (International Baccalaureate) English course of one year in length.
- The student has recommendation from Embry-Riddle’s Language Institute (ERLI).
Entry requirements
Undergraduate:
- Submitting SAT or ACT scores is strongly recommended for admission, and required to be considered for a potential merit scholarship.
Postgraduate:
- Official GMAT/GRE test scores are required for admission consideration into specific programs.
- Official scores from the General GRE test with verbal, quantitative and analytical scores (preferred score above the 50% benchmark) are required for select programs.
Documents required
Undergraduate:
- High school transcripts with an official foreign credential evaluation in English. The evaluation must include U.S. degree equivalency, cumulative GPA, and a copy of the foreign transcript.
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letter
- Copy of passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
- High school students will be required to have a document-by-document evaluation.
- Students with university credits will be required to have a course-by-course evaluation.
Postgraduate:
- Official Transcripts from each college and university attended, with an official course-by-course foreign credential evaluation in English
- Statement of Objectives
- Three letters of recommendation
- Resume/CV
- Copy of passport
- Affidavit of Financial Support
Scholarships at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
A merit-based institutional scholarship at Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses, ranging from roughly $5,000 to $15,000 per year depending on academic credentials (GPA and SAT/ACT scores). The university explicitly states that consideration is given to "all types of applicants — including freshmen, transfer, international and graduate students" who submit an admission application and an international scholarship application, so international undergraduates are directly eligible. An official SAT or ACT score is required for consideration, and awards cannot be combined (the highest qualifying award is granted).
A scholarship for students in Embry-Riddle's Worldwide campus Project Management degree program, worth $2,000 annually at the undergraduate level (enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per term, maintaining a 3.5 CGPA). The official scholarships page states plainly that "applicants are not required to be U.S. citizens," making this award open to international undergraduate students in the Project Management program.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
- Undergraduate tuition
$44,324 per year
- Graduate tuition
$23,120 per year
What is the cost of living near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University?
| Category | Cost (in United States Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,652 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,349 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $214 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $73 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $61 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $65 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $15 |
| Gym membership | $45 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.