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      Study aerospace engineering abroad

      An in-depth guide to studying aerospace engineering as an international student.

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      Aerospace engineering degrees abroad

      The study of aerospace engineering is all about the research, design, construction, and maintenance of aircraft. It overlaps with other areas including aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering, and can also cover things like space flight, telecommunication and weather forecasting equipment.

      A career in the aerospace industry will see you working on cutting edge technology with the chance to work for huge international organizations. As an aerospace engineering graduate you’ll be highly skilled and in demand, with great career opportunities.

      There are many great options when it comes to studying aerospace engineering abroad. You can study at bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate levels at some of the world’s most prestigious universities and engineering colleges.

      Aerospace engineering program structure

      Aerospace engineering degree programs will cover largely the same areas wherever you study, however each will be slightly different depending on the country and university.

      Most aerospace engineering degrees will include the option of choosing optional or selective modules that mean you can shape your program to suit your interests.

      As with most engineering degrees, you can study a BSc, or BEng (Bachelor of Engineering) at the undergraduate level. You might be able to convert a BEng to an MEng (Master of Engineering), which includes an extra year of study and earns you a master’s level degree.

      Undergraduate aerospace engineering programs usually last between three and five years, and you can study for a master’s over one or two years. PhD degrees are also available once you have your master’s, and they can take up to four years to complete.

      Common modules you’ll study on most programs include:

      • Aeronautics and mechanics
      • Fluid mechanics
      • Engineering design
      • Electrical circuits
      • Thermodynamics
      • Engineering mathematics
      • Flight dynamics
      • Mechanics, structures and materials

      Types of aerospace engineering degrees

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      Aerospace engineering undergraduate programs

      Bachelor's in aerospace engineering

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        Aerospace Engineering - BSc University of Kansas, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        26,960 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 26,960 USD

        Start date
        January, June, August
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        Aerospace Engineering - BSAE University of Central Florida, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        22,478 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 22,478 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Aerospace Engineering - BAE Auburn University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        32,220 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 32,220 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics) - BEng Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        4 years
        Annual tuition fee
        30,634 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 30,634 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Aerospace Engineering - BEng University of Birmingham, UK

        Program type
        Bachelor's
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        31,896 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 23,400 GBP

        Start date
        September
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      Associate in aerospace engineering

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        Mechanical, Industrial & Aerospace Engineering - ASc South Seattle College, USA

        Program type
        Associate
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        9,687 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD

        Start date
        September, January, April, June
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      Aerospace engineering graduate programs

      Master's in aerospace engineering

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        Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) - by research - MEng RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        28,074 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 36,480 AUD

        Start date
        February, July
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        Aerospace Engineering - MSc Arizona State University, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        15 months
        Annual tuition fee
        25,118 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 25,118 USD

        Start date
        January, August
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        Aerospace Engineering - MSc University of Dayton, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,325 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,325 USD

        Start date
        January, May, August
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        Aerospace Engineering (STEM) - MSc California State University, Long Beach, USA

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        2 years
        Annual tuition fee
        14,604 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 14,604 USD

        Start date
        August, January
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        Aerospace Materials - MSc Cranfield University, UK

        Program type
        Master's
        Duration
        1 year
        Annual tuition fee
        27,943 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 20,500 GBP

        Start date
        October
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      Doctorate in aerospace engineering

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        Aerospace Engineering - PhD RMIT University, Australia

        Program type
        Doctorate
        Duration
        3 years
        Annual tuition fee
        28,074 USD

        Fee in university's local currency 36,480 AUD

        Start date
        February, July
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      Future aerospace engineering careers

      Aerospace engineering graduates often go on to work in the aviation and aerospace industries, but there are plenty of other sectors you could find yourself in. Some of the most common roles include:

      • Aerospace engineer
      • Manufacturing engineer
      • Computer aided design (CAD) technician
      • Engineering consultant
      • Aeronautical designer
      • Automotive engineer
      • Production manager
      • Data scientist

      Although seen as quite a vocational degree, aerospace engineering will give you many transferable skills that will make you attractive to employers across different sectors. It’s important that if you know what job you want after graduation that you choose a program that matches your goals.