Aerospace Engineering BS at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

Get ready to soar! Whether you dream about building solar-powered planes, designing nanosatellites or putting the first person on Mars, this program is the perfect launchpad. As an aerospace engineering major, you’ll quickly discover that the sky isn’t the limit as you explore new ways to solve complex problems.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

As an aerospace engineering major, you'll start by building a solid foundation with classes and labs in science and math, including chemistry, physics and calculus. As you move on to specific aerospace engineering courses, you’ll learn more about materials, fluid mechanics, design theory and related topics.

Career pathways

At UB, our aerospace engineering alumni have helped improve efficiency for the Federal Aviation Administration, tested aerodynamics of the F-18 and Stealth Bomber, developed power-saving components for NASA, and overseen hundreds of engineers around the world. Our graduates have been employed by some of the top organizations around the globe, including:

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 7,070 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for New York State residents, 2026-27 estimate, as listed for undergraduates generally; excludes fees (listed separately at $3,966), housing and related expenses. Rate applies to the undergraduate career, not a programme-specific fee Source

International applicants: USD 29,070 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for F-1/J-1 international students (same figure listed for out-of-state students), 2026-27 estimate, as listed for undergraduates generally; excludes fees ($6,466 for F-1/J-1 including International Student Fee and SUNY health insura Source

Fall entry (classes begin in August) and spring entry (classes begin in January) for first-year and transfer students.

Fall entry, domestic first-year: application opens August 1; Early Action (non-binding) deadline November 1; Honors College priority consideration December 15; Regular Decision deadline February 1; enrollment deposit due May 1 or 10 days after acceptance, whichever is later. Applications may continue to be submitted until capacity is reached.

Fall entry, domestic transfer: application opens August 1; priority scholarship consideration March 15; Regular Decision deadline May 1.

Fall entry, international first-year and transfer: Early Action November 1; Honors College priority consideration December 15; Regular Decision deadline February 1.

Spring entry: recommended application date is October 1 for first-year and international applicants and December 1 for domestic transfer applicants (priority scholarship consideration November 1 for transfer).

The application fee is $50 (non-refundable); applicants submit one of the Common Application, Coalition Application or ApplySUNY. SAT and ACT scores are not required for admission and scholarship consideration and may be submitted optionally. Fee waivers are accepted from SUNY, Common App, Coalition, College Board and NACAC.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/admissions.html

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