MS in Aeronautics (GALCIT)
California Institute of Technology · Pasadena, USA
Duration
12 mo
Tuition
USD68,001/yr
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September
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About this programme
A one-year terminal Master of Science in Aeronautics offered through GALCIT (the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories). It provides advanced training beyond a four-year undergraduate degree via a set of five core courses, with no thesis or research requirement, all completed within one academic year.
Intakes & deadlines
Autumn
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Entry requirements
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Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree equivalent to that of Caltech, with a thorough background in undergraduate mathematics, physics and engineering science; GRE optional. Applicants whose first/native language is not English must submit TOEFL scores (no minimum score published). Priority in admission is given to those intending PhD-level research.
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Documents
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Fees & scholarships
USD68,001/yr tuition (verified). We confirm the exact costs and the scholarships you qualify for at California Institute of Technology — free, for your profile.
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MS in Aeronautics (GALCIT) — FAQs
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Tuition is USD68,001/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is September. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Baccalaureate degree equivalent to that of Caltech, with a thorough background in undergraduate mathematics, physics and engineering science; GRE optional. Applicants whose first/native language is not English must submit TOEFL scores (no minimum score published). Priority in admission is given to those intending PhD-level research.
The programme runs about 12 months full-time.
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