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University of California, San Diego
Overview
University of California, San Diego / Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering is located in La Jolla, CA, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Engineering sciences | Computational science |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Engineering sciences | Multi-scale biology |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aerospace engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applied ocean science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Applied ocean science | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Applied mechanics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Engineering physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Applied mechanics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Aerospace engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Engineering physics |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 80 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 19 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Required for some Comprehensive exam or thesis |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
950
Applied
405
Accepted
109
Enrolled
Applying
105
Application Fee - Domestic
125
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 550 TOEFL IBT score: 80 |
|
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans Traineership |
Student Body
310
Total Graduate Students
21%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
78%
Out-of-state students
Gender
Male (79%)
Female (20%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Solid mechanics; materials; fluid mechanics and heat transfer; dynamics, systems and controls; energy, including combustion and renewables, plasmas |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States
La Jolla, CA 92093
United States