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Graduate Admissions

College-Level Graduate Admission Requirements

All graduate engineering applications will be submitted using EngineeringCAS, a centralized application service.

College-Level Graduate Admissions

Admission Deadlines

For consideration for admission, refer to the following guidelines and application deadlines. To be considered for funding, the complete application and supporting documentation must be received. As application decisions are made on a rolling basis, it is advisable to complete and submit applications a month to three weeks prior to deadline. (December 20 for Fall, etc.)

Funding details and deadlines
Funding Type Fall Priority* Deadline Spring Priority* Deadline
MS, PHD Seeking Assistantships or Fellowships December 1 September 1
MEN Self-funded or Sponsor Funding February 1 October 1
Non-degree Seeking (NDS) March 1 November 1
MEN Quick Admit** February 1 October 1
*Applications and materials may continue to be submitted after the priority deadline.

**Available only to current Texas A&M University B.S. in Aerospace Engineering students.

Materials Necessary in Application Package

Acceptance is based on the complete application package, including:

  1. Application
  2. Transcripts / grades from other institutions
  3. Internships / work experience
  4. Previous degrees
  5. Publications (if any)
  6. TOEFL scores
  7. The Statement of Purpose essay*
  8. Resume*
  9. Online recommendation letters*

The Department of Aerospace Engineering no longer requires GRE scores for the foreseeable future.

*The recommendation letters (from faculty), resume and a strong statement of purpose are especially important. Online letter requests are submitted online, separate from the application and after Texas A&M Admissions sends you a UIN identification number and instructions.

Guidelines for Admission

  • The graduate admissions committee looks for evidence of ability to excel and contribute to our research programs, along with availability of positions, facilities and faculty to accommodate students. For MS or PhD programs, a faculty advisor must be confirmed before admission is granted, so it is recommended that applicants initiate contact with the faculty of their choice during the application process. 
  • The minimum undergraduate GPA for consideration to enter our MS program is 3.25/4.00; the minimum undergraduate GPA to directly enter our PhD program without the MS degree is 3.50/4.00. The MEN self-funded degree program requires a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.25/4.0.
  • When applying, it is imperative to indicate clearly the specific Aerospace Engineering area of interest you plan to pursue (Dynamics & Control, Aerodynamics & Propulsion, Materials & Structures, or Systems, Design and Human Integration). Your statement of purpose essay, resume and communications with us should make clear your particular interest and your career goals. Tell us how you will fund your studies and whether you will attend if financial assistance is not available. 

Additional Guidelines for International Applicants

  1. For international students who wish to apply, proficiency in English must be verified in one of the following ways:
    • Required composite TOEFL score of 80 or higher. 
    • An IELTS score of at least 6.0.
    • A Master's degree from an accredited U.S. institution qualifies for alternative verification (via departmental request). 
  2. The University does not consider a three-year international bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. degree. Students must complete a one-year master’s program in addition to the three-year bachelor’s degree before they can be considered for a graduate program at Texas A&M.
  3. New incoming international students already admitted to Texas A&M should visit Texas A&M University International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) for I-20 or DS-2019 applications and visa or change status requests.
  4. For an estimated cost of attendance, refer to ISSS' Costs and Financial Documents resources.


For inquiries contact:
Graduate Advising