Top Aerospace Engineering Schools?

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for top aerospace engineering schools, with participants sharing their opinions on various institutions in the US and UK, as well as considerations for studying abroad. The scope includes personal experiences, rankings, and factors influencing college choice, such as job prospects and regional opportunities.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about the quality of the aerospace program at Arizona State University and seeks recommendations for better options.
  • Several participants suggest top US universities, including MIT, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Purdue University, and Caltech, based on rankings from US News & World Report.
  • Another participant mentions the University of Toronto in Canada as a notable option, highlighting its aerospace specialization within an engineering science program.
  • Some participants discuss UK universities, with one recommending Queens University Belfast and another mentioning the overall quality of UK institutions for aeronautical engineering.
  • There are mentions of specific programs at Rose-Hulman, University of Alabama in Huntsville, and Wichita State University, with varying degrees of endorsement.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of considering job prospects and regional opportunities, particularly in areas with a strong aerospace industry presence, like Los Angeles.
  • Another participant raises the topic of studying aerospace engineering in Singapore, sharing insights about the local educational landscape and job market.
  • Some participants note the phenomenon of older threads being revived, questioning the motivations behind such replies.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present a variety of opinions on the best aerospace engineering schools, with no clear consensus on a definitive list. Multiple competing views exist regarding the quality and reputation of different programs, as well as the importance of regional job markets.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions reference rankings and personal experiences, which may vary in reliability. The conversation includes suggestions for schools based on different criteria, such as program quality, job prospects, and personal connections, without resolving the subjective nature of these factors.

Who May Find This Useful

Prospective students interested in aerospace engineering, individuals considering studying abroad, and those seeking insights into regional job markets in the aerospace industry may find this discussion beneficial.

Grave9
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Can you guys give me some advice?

I'm in Arizona, (Arizona State University) and I'm got accepted to the Aersospace program. I've heard that their Aerospace program isn't that great. I'm alright with moving to anywhere in the country for a good college and experience.

What would be your top 5 college recommendations for Aerospace Engineering?

I'm considering MIT, but who knows if I'll get in there. Boston University also has a program, but the course guide doesn't look too great.


Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
 
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There's some very good UK universities for Aeronautical Engineering, but I doubt you want to move that far :rolleyes:
 
Actually I'd love to move there. What schools?
 
My G/F's parents are from England. We'd have friends and family galore over there. Its always an option. :)
 
Some options -


Rank by US News & World Report

1. Massachusetts Inst. of Technology

2. Georgia Institute of Technology
The School of Aerospace Engineering
http://www.ae.gatech.edu/

3. University of Michigan–Ann Arbor
Department of Aerospace Engineering
http://www.engin.umich.edu/dept/aero/

4. Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN
School of Aeronautics and Astronautics
https://engineering.purdue.edu/AAE/

5. Caltech - Division of Engineering and Applied Science
GRADUATE AERONAUTICAL LABORATORIES
http://www.galcit.caltech.edu/


The Department of Aerospace Engineering - ask enigma.
http://www.aero.umd.edu/

Auburn University's Department of Aerospace Engineering
http://www.eng.auburn.edu/aero/

Texas A&M Aerospace Engineering
http://aero.tamu.edu/

Aerospace Engineering at the University of Sheffield
http://www.shef.ac.uk/aerospace/

University of Cincinnati in Aerospace Engineering
http://www.ase.uc.edu/
 
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Hey Grave9,

I too am applying to aerospace engineering for next year. The following are the universities in the USA that I am considering, none of them are on the list that Astronuc has but they are decent schools (MIT and Caltech aren't on my application list because I don't think I would get in...)

Boston U
Cornell U
Embry-Riddle (Daytona Beach campus...also one in Prescott AZ)
Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Washington U at St. Louis
Syracuse U
Florida Institute of Technology

Also the University of Toronto in Canada has a fairly renowned engineering program...the aerospace option is part of a program called Engineering science, which you choose a specialization (mine and yours would be aero) in your 3rd year. Excellent program or so I've heard.
 
another two options to potentially look at are Rose-Hulman in Terra Huete Indiana and University of Alabama, Huntsville (UAH). UAH is right across the street from NASA and just down the road from the military's Redstone Arsenal which is where their helicopter devision is based. They have an excellent Co-op program as well.
 
Rennsaler Poly in Albany New york has a fine program along with Emery-Riddle in Florida.
 
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Well, seeing as how its 2 years after his post, its probably a bit late to answer his question, no? :smile:
 
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cyrusabdollahi said:
Well, seeing as how its 2 years after his post, its probably a bit late to answer his question, no? :smile:

This is the only board I've ever been to where people frequently reply to posts that are like 2 or 3 years old. The person bumping the post up is usually a new poster, so I always wonder if they've read that far back in the archive, or if they came across the archived page in a Google search and replied to it.

It's pretty funny, nonetheless. :smile:
 
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I've heard nice comments about Germany in Aeronautic/Aerospace. Anyy examples besides Stuttgart?
 
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A bit part about college is picking one that will get you a good job. Although all these schools are great (really, you can't go wrong), I think you should think about where you want to study (region). Here in Los Angeles, we have most of the big aerospace companies. They are constantly knocking on our door for recruits. I am at UCLA. With that being said, I hear that USC has a better program. Good luck with your apps.
 
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alex caps said:
A bit part about college is picking one that will get you a good job. Although all these schools are great (really, you can't go wrong), I think you should think about where you want to study (region). Here in Los Angeles, we have most of the big aerospace companies. They are constantly knocking on our door for recruits. I am at UCLA. With that being said, I hear that USC has a better program. Good luck with your apps.

Anyone comes from Singapore? How's the prospect in Singapore for Aeronautical engineer.
 
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karenlau said:
Anyone comes from Singapore? How's the prospect in Singapore for Aeronautical engineer.

Hi, I'm from Singapore, and currently studying Aerospace Programme in NTU (Nanyang Technological University). Well for now only NTU offers Aerospace Major, its quite new here (i'm the 4th batch) , and before that Aeronautical Engineer comes from Mechanical Engineering specialization.

As for the prospect, well, not really sure about this, but from what I see is most of the comany is working in MRO.
 
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Some good advise below, mine is to do a resume search. The ones you find via an internet search looking hard (likely unemployed), if a school is listed on found resume cross it off your list.
 
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Wichita State University is quite respected for aerospace I heard..
 
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Ashuron said:
Wichita State University is quite respected for aerospace I heard..

I can't comment on that, however and more importantly opportunities for internship should be good.
 

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