How to Apply

Admissions Requirements

At the master's level, an applicant will meet the minimum admission requirements for full graduate standing if all of the following are satisfied:

• Overall grade point average (GPA) is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institution.
• Undergraduate major is in a technical area which satisfies the prerequisites for graduate coursework in MAE. If you do not hold a BS degree in ME or AE, you may need to complete undergraduate aerospace engineering courses prior to being accepted for admission.
• Three satisfactory letters of recommendation.
• An international master's applicant has a competitive TOEFL score (NC State Graduate School requirement: 18 or higher in each section with a total score of 80 in all four sections). This program does not currently accept international students who reside outside the continental U.S.

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