U-MMaster of Engineering in Space EngineeringUniversity of Michigan · Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Academic statement of purpose

1–3 pages typical for CoE MEng applications.

CV or resume

Personal statement

Personal journey statement; follow CoE MEng instructions.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters; academic recommenders preferred.

Official transcript(s)

From all universities attended; English translation if needed. Official copies typically required after admission.

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.2/4.0; Minimum GPA for Space Engineering MEng admission consideration. Open to engineers; designed as a professional space-engineering Master's.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Engineering background for systems-oriented space engineering study.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; Academic IELTS (including At Home). Required if prior study does not meet an English-proficiency exemption.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.5 overall | Old scale: 84 overall; CoE MEng English minima: iBT 84 / new scale 4.5 from 21 Jan 2026; IELTS 6.5.
GRE: Optional; Confirm current CoE MEng GRE instructions; Aerospace MSE GRE is required and is a different offering.

Historical admission data is not published.