Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering/Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering accelerated master's program allows students the opportunity to pursue advanced studies and complete both degrees in as few as five years.
Our undergraduate aerospace engineering program explores both the design and manufacturing of aircrafts, as well as the design and flight of vehicles beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Knowledge of aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion systems, and flight mechanics and controls are important to this field. The graduate program in mechanical and aerospace engineering is focused on broadening student potential and enhancing technical versatility.
Students in this program will develop a high level of competence in engineering science, current technology, and engineering design for successful careers in the industry.
Program Overview
Students will gain knowledge of aerodynamics, structures and materials, propulsion systems, and flight mechanics and controls. Develop a high level of competence in engineering science, current technology, and engineering design for successful careers in the aerospace industry.
Career Opportunities
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering/Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering accelerated master's degree program will prepare you for such careers as:
Aerospace engineer
Mechanical design engineer
Senior reliability engineer
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected January 2026
Armour College of Engineering
10 West 33rd Street,
Perlstein Hall, Suite 224,
CHICAGO,
Illinois,
60616, United States
First-year applicants are currently enrolled in secondary school or have completed secondary school and have not attended an institute of higher education outside of their secondary school experience.
This includes students who have taken A-levels or studied in an Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, as long as they have not completed university coursework. Sometimes these students are also referred to as freshmen, regardless of their class standing upon entering the university.
Students engaged in a college preparatory or general education curriculum generally make good candidates for Illinois Tech. Team will take a holistic approach to reviewing your application, taking various factors into account such as high school performance, essays, choice of major, and test scores (optional) to make an admission decision and determine your optimal pathway to achieving your goals.
Recommended Coursework for Competitive High School Applicants: Mathematics: Three to four years; Science: Three years; English: Four years; Social Science: Three years; Second Language: Not required.
English Proficiency Requirement:
TOEFL iBT: 80 or above (20 minimum in all bands)
IELTS: 6.5 or above (6.0 minimum in all bands)
Application deadline: February 1 for fall (June 1 (for international students living in the U.S. only)); November 15 for spring.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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