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The University of Cincinnati's Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is the nation's second oldest program of this type. Aerospace engineering involves comprehensive study of advanced science and technology for designing and developing flight vehicles, with coursework covering the analysis and design of aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and satellites.
At UC's College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), the focus is entirely on you - we work to prepare you for the career opportunities employers seek. During your studies, you will:
Acquire practical experience in fluid mechanics, propulsion, structures, controls, and electronics
Complete courses addressing aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, rockets, and satellite analysis and design
Personalize your education through more than 600 student organizations, including Aerocats, Hyperloop UC, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, SEDS Battle of Rockets Design Competition, and others
Develop an outstanding resume and professional connections via our nationally-acclaimed cooperative education program with organizations like NASA, General Electric, Gulfstream Aerospace, TECT Aerospace, and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory
First-year applicants (sometimes referred to as freshman) are students who have completed high school and have not earned college course credit since graduating.
Freshmen applying to this program should also have completed the following college preparatory subjects: English (4 units); Mathematics, including algebra, geometry and either pre-calculus or calculus (4 units); Science, including Chemistry and Physics (3 unit)s; Social sciences (3 units); Electives (5 units).
English test score requirements: ELS - 112 Graduation; IELTS - 6.5 Overall minimum of 6.0 on speaking, minimum 5.5 on each section; PTE - 53; TOEFL - 79 iBT minimum of 20 on speaking, minimum of 15 on each section; Cambridge - 176 minimum, Recommended exam: C1 Advanced.