Overview

The Astronautical Engineering degree at University of Southern California provides a core in the fundamentals of aerospace engineering; specialized work in astronautics and space technology; and technical electives to broaden and/or deepen the course work.

Key Features

Within a few years of graduation, graduates will:

Establish themselves as practicing professionals, or undertake advanced study, in astronautical engineering or a related field; and

Demonstrate their ability to perform successfully as members of a team and function effectively as responsible professionals.

A graduate of the B.S. program should have:

an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics

an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors

an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts

an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions

an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics

Computer-Aided Engineering

Engineering Thermodynamics

Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory

Astronautical Gas Dynamics

Spacecraft Systems Engineering

Computational Programming and Numerical Methods

Mission Systems Design

Rocket Propulsion

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

133 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 1155 other Bachelors in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

The Common Application

Optional: Official Test Scores

Transcripts: First-year applicants should submit official transcripts of all high school and college coursework completed.

One letter is required from either your school counselor or a teacher from your school.

Submit your fall grades (when available)

International applicants are required to submit the “Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support” and, if applicable, English proficiency exam scores at the time of application.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

73260 USD / year

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Out-of-State

73260 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

73260 USD / year

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Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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