Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering (MC75)
Graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) lead to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering sciences, with a specialization in one of the following areas: aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences, chemical engineering, computational science, engineering physics and mechanical engineering. The instructional and research programs are characterized by interdisciplinary relations with the Departments of Bioengineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and with associated campus institutes such as the California Space Institute, Center for Magnetic Recording Research, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD Center for Energy and Combustion Research, Fusion Energy Research Program, Institute for Nonlinear Science.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Program Overview |
The BS/MS program in MAE is a contiguous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree program for undergraduate students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego who have maintained a strong academic record in both major and cumulative course work. The program is only open to undergraduate students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego.
Participation in the program permits students to transition directly to the MAE Master’s program following receipt of an MAE Bachelor’s degree. Students admitted to the program may choose between the Thesis (Plan I) or the Comprehensive Examination (Plan II) tracks to complete the MS degree. Interested students must submit an internal application to the Department in Spring quarter of their Junior year. The Department does not provide funding for MS students, but they are eligible for financial support including campus-wide fellowships and Academic Student Employment positions. |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Aerospace Engineering |
| Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 16, 2020 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
|
Additional Requirements |
please review the MAE BS/MS program requirements here: http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/content/bsms-program |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/content/bsms-program |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Phone 858-534-7715 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California San Diego Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department EBU2 9500 Gilman Drive #0411 La Jolla, CA 92093 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Aerospace Engineering |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Aerospace Engineering |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Applied Mechanics (MC76)
Graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) lead to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering sciences, with a specialization in one of the following areas: aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences, chemical engineering, computational science, engineering physics and mechanical engineering. The instructional and research programs are characterized by interdisciplinary relations with the Departments of Bioengineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and with associated campus institutes such as the California Space Institute, Center for Magnetic Recording Research, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD Center for Energy and Combustion Research, Fusion Energy Research Program, Institute for Nonlinear Science.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Applied Mechanics |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Applied Mechanics |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Applied Ocean Science (MC78)
Graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) lead to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering sciences, with a specialization in one of the following areas: aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences, chemical engineering, computational science, engineering physics and mechanical engineering. The instructional and research programs are characterized by interdisciplinary relations with the Departments of Bioengineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and with associated campus institutes such as the California Space Institute, Center for Magnetic Recording Research, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD Center for Energy and Combustion Research, Fusion Energy Research Program, Institute for Nonlinear Science.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Applied Ocean Science |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Applied Ocean Science |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Engineering Physics (MC80)
Graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) lead to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering sciences, with a specialization in one of the following areas: aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences, chemical engineering, computational science, engineering physics and mechanical engineering. The instructional and research programs are characterized by interdisciplinary relations with the Departments of Bioengineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and with associated campus institutes such as the California Space Institute, Center for Magnetic Recording Research, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD Center for Energy and Combustion Research, Fusion Energy Research Program, Institute for Nonlinear Science.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Engineering Physics |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Engineering Physics |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Mechanical Engineering (MC81)
Graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) lead to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in engineering sciences, with a specialization in one of the following areas: aerospace engineering, applied mechanics, applied ocean sciences, chemical engineering, computational science, engineering physics and mechanical engineering. The instructional and research programs are characterized by interdisciplinary relations with the Departments of Bioengineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry and with associated campus institutes such as the California Space Institute, Center for Magnetic Recording Research, Center of Excellence for Advanced Materials, Center for Molecular Genetics, Institute for Pure and Applied Physical Sciences, Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD Center for Energy and Combustion Research, Fusion Energy Research Program, Institute for Nonlinear Science.
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Program Overview |
The BS/MS program in MAE is a contiguous Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree program for undergraduate students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego who have maintained a strong academic record in both major and cumulative course work. The program is only open to undergraduate students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at UC San Diego.
Participation in the program permits students to transition directly to the MAE Master’s program following receipt of an MAE Bachelor’s degree. Students admitted to the program may choose between the Thesis (Plan I) or the Comprehensive Examination (Plan II) tracks to complete the MS degree. Interested students must submit an internal application to the Department in Spring quarter of their Junior year. The Department does not provide funding for MS students, but they are eligible for financial support including campus-wide fellowships and Academic Student Employment positions. |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Mechanical Engineering |
| Degree | B.S./M.S. (current UCSD students only) |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 16, 2020 (Fall 2021) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required |
|
Resume/CV |
Not required |
|
Additional Requirements |
please review the MAE BS/MS program requirements here: http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/content/bsms-program |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/graduate-admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Phone 18585347715 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California San Diego Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department EBU2 9500 Gilman Drive #0411 La Jolla, CA 92093 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Mechanical Engineering |
| Degree | Master of Science |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/graduate-admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |
Program Info
| Area of Study | Jacobs School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering |
| Major | Mechanical Engineering |
| Degree | Doctor of Philosophy |
| Admissions Terms | Fall |
| Application Deadlines |
December 15, 2021 (Fall 2022) |
Basic Requirement
|
Admissions Tests |
|
|
English Proficiency Exams (international applicants only) |
A test of English language proficiency is required for international applicants whose native language is not English and who have not studied full-time for one uninterrupted academic year at a university-level institution in which English is the language of instruction and in a country where English is a dominant language. The following test(s) are accepted by this department:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
|
Letters of Recommendation |
Minimum of 3 recommendations required. |
|
Statement of Purpose |
Required Online Statement of Purpose accepted ONLY; 2500 word limit |
|
Resume/CV |
Required |
Contact Info
| Website http://maeweb.ucsd.edu/grad/graduate-admissions |
| Email mae-gradadm@eng.ucsd.edu |
| Campus Office 181 EBU II |
| Fax (858) 822-1129 |
|
Mailing Address
University of California, San Diego MAE Graduate Affairs 9500 Gilman Drive, MC 0411 La Jolla, CA 92093-0411 |