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Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering (Non-thesis)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester campus — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 25,350
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s master’s in aerospace engineering is designed to prepare students for careers in industry or for further academic pursuits. The program provides comprehensive knowledge and research opportunities to support students in pursuing their optimal career paths. The flexible aerospace engineering master’s program allows students to choose between part-time or full-time study, accommodating their existing commitments. It offers robust educational experiences that broaden knowledge and foster creativity in research areas such as electric propulsion and renewable energy. Students in the master’s in aerospace engineering engage with a curriculum centered on three key areas: fluids and propulsion, materials and structures, and dynamics and controls. Coursework includes topics such as Advanced Fluid Dynamics, Turbomachinery, Spacecraft Propulsion, Heat Transfer, Mechanical Vibrations, Optimal Control of Dynamical Systems, Applied Finite Element Methods in Engineering, and Smart Materials. Students may opt for a non-thesis track if the degree is terminal or a thesis track if they intend to pursue a PhD. The program allows flexibility to switch between these options even after enrollment.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 25,350
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Worcester campus

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

100 Institute Road

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

Founded in 1865, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is the third-oldest private technological university in United States and is located in the tech hub of Greater Boston in Massachusetts. With a 150-year history of technological advancement, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), is a global leader in project-based learning with a distinctive approach to STEM education and research. The Business School at WPI bridges the worlds of business and technology to develop adaptive leaders who impact the world—all with a STEM focus. WPI Business school is the B-School for engineers, scientists, an...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.