Study Aerospace Engineeringing after Mechanical Engineering

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A student in Belgium pursuing a Master's in Mechanical Engineering is considering transitioning to a Master's in Aerospace Engineering, which would take only one year in Belgium due to their existing qualifications. They inquire whether a similar pathway exists in the United States. The consensus is that obtaining a Master's in Aerospace Engineering in the U.S. in one year is possible but contingent on the university's policies regarding credit transfer from their Mechanical Engineering courses and the completion of a thesis within that timeframe. Typically, most programs require two years, especially for students coming from different universities or fields. The discussion also touches on identifying reputable U.S. universities for Aerospace Engineering that have a realistic acceptance rate, avoiding overly competitive institutions like MIT.
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Hi,

I'm a last year student in Mechanical Engineering in Belgium (Europe). Next year I will have the degree Master in Mechanical Engineering (Dutch: Master in Burgerlijk ingenieur Werktuigbouwkunde).

If I would decide to study for Aerospace engineering (Master in Lucht- en ruimtevaart) it would take only 1 year in Belgium because I would already be a mechanical engineer. Is this also the case in the United States?

So would I have the possibility to obtain Master in Aerospace Engineering in the US in 1 year?

Which universities are the best for Aerospace Engineering according to you (with a real chance to get in-> not like MIT by example)?

Kindest regards,
Mab
 
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So would I have the possibility to obtain Master in Aerospace Engineering in the US in 1 year?
Only if the university/program give credit for courses taken in the Mech Eng program and one completes a thesis in one year. Normally two years would be required, particularly if one enters from another university or other program.

It's unusual, but not impossible.
 

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