Program Overview

Aeronautics and Astronautics Program

The Aeronautics and Astronautics program at Stanford University provides students with the principles and techniques necessary for success and leadership in the conception, design, implementation, and operation of aerospace and related engineering systems.

Program Description

The mission of the undergraduate program in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering is to provide students with the principles and techniques necessary for success and leadership in the conception, design, implementation, and operation of aerospace and related engineering systems. Courses in the major introduce students to engineering principles, and students learn to apply this fundamental knowledge to conduct laboratory experiments and aerospace system design problems.

What You'll Study

Courses in the major include:

• Engineering fundamentals
• Mathematics
• Sciences
• In-depth courses in aeronautics and astronautics
• Dynamics
• Mechanics of materials
• Fluids engineering
• Heat transfer

The major prepares students for careers in:

• Aircraft and spacecraft engineering
• Space exploration
• Air and space-based telecommunication industries
• Teaching
• Research
• Military service
• Many related technology-intensive fields

Degrees Offered

• BS
• Minor
• Honors
• Coterm

The completion of the undergraduate program in Aeronautics and Astronautics leads to the conferral of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering. The subplan "Aeronautics and Astronautics" appears on the transcript and on the diploma.

Exploratory Student Organizations

Students interested in majoring in Aero/Astro are encouraged to join Stanford SSI or Stanford Flight Club to gain valuable hands-on project experience early in their academic career for internships.

Exploratory Courses

AA 100

Introduction to Aeronautics and Astronautics

AA 118

How to Design a Space Mission: from Concept to Execution

AA 126

Aerospace Prototyping Lab

AA 149

Operation of Aerospace Systems