Admissions

All students interested in pursuing an M.S. degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics should use the Stanford Graduate Admissions Application opens in a new tab. We have one M.S. admission cycle for the full-time M.S. program. Your application must include all of the materials listed below and be received by Stanford by the application deadline. Application deadlines are final. Applications will NOT be accepted after the deadline. For detailed information about the Aeronautics and Astronautics Department, including application specifics, please visit our Stanford Aero/Astro website. opens in a new tab

Required Application Documents

• Online Application opens in a new tab

• Application Fee

• Statement of Purpose

• 3 Letters of Recommendation

• Official English Proficiency Test opens in a new tab* Scores, if applicable

Completed applications are reviewed by the faculty Admissions Committee throughout the winter. Letters are sent as decisions are made, beginning in March. The selection of graduate students admitted to the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics is based on an individualized, holistic review of each application, including (but not limited to) the applicant’s academic record, the letters of recommendation, the statement of purpose, personal qualities and characteristics, and past accomplishments.

The Master of Science (AA-MS) degree program in Aeronautics and Astronautics is intended for students whose ultimate goal is to pursue a professional career in Aeronautics and Astronautics, or a related field. The M.S. degree is primarily course-based, and provides a broad, advanced curriculum spanning the core areas of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Students who ultimately intend to complete a Ph.D. degree are encouraged to apply directly to the Ph.D. program. Applicants will be able to apply directly to the Ph.D. program whether they hold and M.S. degree or a bachelor’s degree.

The Center for Global & Online Education (CGOE) Part-Time Program allows academically qualified engineers and scientists to pursue a part-time master’s degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics while continuing with nearly full-time professional employment. This program is especially suitable for students who are employed locally, as some on-campus coursework may be required. Prospective CGOE part-time students follow the same admissions process and must meet the same admissions requirements as full-time graduate students. For more information regarding the part-time program, see the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education website. opens in a new tab

Stanford undergraduates may work simultaneously toward a bachelor’s and a master’s degree. The degrees may be granted simultaneously, or the bachelor’s degree may be awarded first.

Stanford undergraduates who wish to continue their studies for the Master of Science degree in the coterminal program must have a declared major and have earned a minimum of 120 units towards graduation. This includes allowable advanced placement (AP) and transfer credit. For university coterminal degree program rules, visit the coterm section opens in a new tabof the Registar’s website.

A completed application (including letters of recommendation and transcripts) must be received by the deadline. You may not apply later than the quarter prior to the one in which you expect to finish your undergraduate degree. Stanford undergraduates with any major who are interested in learning more about receiving an Aero/Astro master's degree as a coterm should review the information on the University Registrar’s website opens in a new tab and visit the Aero/Astro Student Services Office. A coterm application fee of $125 will be assessed for each coterm application. This fee will be added to your University Bill, should you be admitted to the program and choose to accept the offer of admission. For detailed information about the Coterm admissions process, including application specifics, please visit our Stanford Aero/Astro website. opens in a new tab