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    Aeronautics & Astronautics (MSAA)

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    Basic Information

    Degree Information

    Degree Offered: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AERONAUTICS & ASTRONAUTICS
    CIP Code: 14.0201
    Campus: Seattle

    Admission Requirements and Contact Information


    Applications are accepted for the Autumn Quarter only.


    Contact Information

    Graduate Adviser, Aeronautics & Astronautics
    Program Website
    +1 206-685-7250
    aerograd@uw.edu

    Requirements and Prerequisites
    The prospective student must hold a baccalaureate degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related subject from an accredited college or university. See department website.

    GRE Requirements
    GRE Requirement: Not Considered. GRE scores are not required and, if submitted, will not be considered during the admissions decision process.
    Additional Instructions
    Applying to the MSAA program is recommended primarily for those interested in pursuing a master's degree only. Applicants interested in pursuing a doctoral degree should consider applying to the PhD. (PhD students are eligible to earn an MSAA en route to their doctorate.) See department website.


    Non-Native English Speaker Information
    Graduate School requirement: English language proficiency (ELP) is required for graduate study at the University of Washington. Therefore, every applicant whose native language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency as outlined in Graduate School Policy 3.2.

    International Student Information
    Applicants who will need a visa should reference the International Applicant Information page. If admitted to the program, international students requesting an F1 or J1 visa will be required to provide financial ability documentation to the UW Graduate School.

    International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as early as possible to allow for the processing and translation of international materials.

    Program Deadlines


    Autumn 2025 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 07/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2025 - International:
    Open Date: 07/01/2024
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2024

    Autumn 2026 - Domestic:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Autumn 2026 - International:
    Open Date: 09/01/2025
    Deadline Date: 12/01/2025

    Application Materials


    2 Recommendation(s)Resume
    Statement of Purpose