Graduate Programs

The Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign offers graduate programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Aerospace Engineering (AE) and a Master of Engineering (MEng) with a concentration in Aerospace Systems Engineering. A student may pursue major study in one of the following general areas: aerodynamics, astrodynamics, combustion and propulsion, control systems, dynamical systems, fluid mechanics, structural mechanics, and materials.

Professional Development Resources

The Grainger College of Engineering Career Services helps you with resumes, cover letters, and practices interviews.  Explore their website to see how they can help you.

UIUC Career Center coaches and supports students in their career decisions and career management skills.

Check out the career services platform Handshake.  It is designed to help students connect with employers and find job and internship opportunities.

The Graduate College assists graduate students and postdocs in their career building.

 


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Graduate Contacts

Ioannis Chasiotis   
Director of Graduate Studies
chasioti@illinois.edu

Jenna Russell

Jenna Russell
Graduate Programs Coordinator
jennar@illinois.edu

Dung Quach Wisdom

Dung Quach Wisdom
Graduate Programs Advisor
pdq@illinois.edu

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