Apply before Jan 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.Starting August 2027- Apply before Jun 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
72 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chicago, United States
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
Overview
Our mechanical and aerospace engineering faculty and graduate students are making significant contributions to the profession, working in the areas of high-impact innovation including robotics; GPS/DGPS/CDGPS; manned and unmanned aircrafts and spacecrafts; driverless cars; biomedical devices; solar and wind energy; turbomachinery, and more.
Career Opportunities
The Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering programme from Illinois Institute of Technology will prepare you for academic or industrial research careers, such as:
- Aerospace research engineer
- Senior aerospace engineer
- Senior mechanical engineer
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Partial Differential Equations
- Ordinary Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
- Mathematical Modeling
- Optimization
- Stochastic Dynamics
- Stochastic Partial Differential Equations
- Discrete Applied Mathematics
- Advanced Process Control
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: 3
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL® iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
General Requirements
- Official Transcripts
- Resume/CV — Submit a current resume that highlights your academic and professional experience.
- Personal Statement — Provide a well-written statement that outlines your academic and professional goals.
- Letters of Recommendation (may be required, depending on programme/department) — Requirements vary, but in most cases one letter is required for master’s programmes and two are required for Ph.D. programmes. Letters should be from individuals who can assess your academic and/or career achievements and potential (e.g., professors, employers). Letters must be submitted through the online Application Portal; you will input the recommender’s name and email address, and they will receive an electronic invitation. Note that recommenders will type their recommendation directly into the portal, not upload a document.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International / Non-residents: 46,510 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,510 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Domestic / In-State: 46,510 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
Living Costs
Chicago, United States: 1,811–3,477 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
