Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering (Z053)

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.

Abstract

Our Aerospace program prepares graduates to design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles and supervise their manufacture. Students earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering will also gain the expertise needed to develop new technologies in areas such as structures, propulsion systems, vehicle movement and control, communications, and overall vehicle design for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration.

Financial Assistance

Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships or the tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

This program does not provide departmental assistantships or fellowships. Loans, work-study and need-based grants for citizens and permanent residents with demonstrated financial need may submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by appropriate FAFSA deadlines.

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume (optional)
• Letter of Recommendation (optional)

Visa Eligibility

This program is not eligible for I-20 or DS-2019 issuance by the University of Maryland.

Application Deadlines

Graduate Application Deadlines:

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
    • Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas; A,E,G,H,I and L visas and immigrants:
    • Fall Deadline: N/A
    • Spring Deadline: N/A
    • Summer Deadline: N/A

Resources

• Aerospace Engineering, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate (P.B.C.)
• This program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus.
• The Clark School’s Engineering Information Technology group also provides access to needed software and computer resources through dedicated virtual computer terminals that allow distance students full access to licensed software, libraries, databases, and specialized programs.