MS Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

Ohio State's graduate aerospace engineering programme is ranked in the top 20 nationally. Students work on topics such as pressure-sensitive paint for aerodynamic measurements, distributed aircraft engine control and supersonic aircraft performance. The MS offers a research (thesis) path and an experiential (non-thesis) path.

Intake: Autumn and Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Students choose the research (thesis) or experiential (non-thesis) path within aerospace engineering.

Career pathways

International graduates of this major are eligible for up to three years of post-study work permission (OPT) in the United States.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statement of intent, curriculum vitae, one official transcript per institution, and 3 letters of reference; writing sample required for thesis applicants only; official TOEFL scores for international applicants (unless exempt). GRE is not considered. Admission weighs the record in technical courses, quality of prior schools, desired area of study and faculty availability. Deadlines: Autumn 2027 Mar 1, 2027 (research/thesis applicants Jan 15, 2027; experiential MS Mar 1, 2027); Spring 2028 Dec 20, 2027. MS non-thesis students are not considered for funding. International applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.0 or higher (equivalent to 79 for tests taken before January 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or higher, or Duolingo 120 or higher.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Autumn and Spring

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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