Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering - Spacecraft Engineering

The M.Eng. (Mechanical Engineering) degree program is a one-year (two semester) course of study for those who wish to develop a higher level of competence in engineering science, current technology, and engineering design. The program is geared toward students who wish to work in industry after graduation, entering at a higher and more focused level. The program is designed to be flexible so that candidates may concentrate on one or a combination of focus areas. These focus areas include biomechanics, design, energy, engineered materials, robotics, simulation and analysis, and spacecraft engineering. The program's flexibility allows students to build an individualized program of courses. Students are required to complete 30 credits of work at the graduate level. Each student's curriculum includes a major design project along with a combination of technical courses. Students may also take one or two professional development courses to build complementary skills.

The spacecraft engineering-focused MEng Degree is all about how to build spacecraft--and why. It is designed to extend an undergraduate aerospace or mechanical engineering degree to allow students to focus on conceiving, designing, implementing, and operating satellites, rockets, and other space systems. At Cornell, faculty research groups in this area are addressing formation flight, space-borne robots, celestial mechanics, space propulsion, space-system architecture, adaptive control, and in-orbit inspection and repair. MEng students at Cornell have participated in the design and construction of four spacecraft (the ICE Cubesat, two CUSat inspection satellites, and the Violet satellite) and the development of high-agility space-borne robotic arms. Programs like these and others are available for MEng research projects.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or the physical sciences. All applicants must submit GRE general test scores. Submission of GRE subject test scores in engineering, mathematics, or physics is strongly recommended.
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Statement of Purpose
GRE general test
TOEFL iBT - 77 (Writing 20, Listening 15, Reading 20, Speaking 22)
IELTS - 7.0 or higher
A typical admit to our program has a GPA 3.6/4.0.