Graduate Program Overview

The Graduate Program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston offers students a rigorous and comprehensive educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences. Our goal is to prepare professionals who can systematically apply fundamental principles to address complex, real-world challenges.

Graduate students in our department engage in advanced study and research across a wide range of disciplines, including:

• Applied Mechanics
• Dynamics and Control Systems
• Materials Science
• Thermal and Fluid Sciences

In addition, we are proud to host the College’s interdisciplinary graduate programs in Aerospace Engineering and Space Architecture, which draw on expertise from across the engineering and science communities.

Our graduate degree offerings include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
• Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE)
• Master of Science in Space Architecture
• Master of Mechanical Engineering (MME)
• Dual Master Degree in
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
  • Aerospace Engineering and Space Architecture
  • Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Data Science
  • Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Data Science
  • MME and Engineering Data Science

Qualified applicants should have backgrounds in engineering, mathematics, and the physical sciences. Part-time graduate study is encouraged, and several of our graduate courses are offered as evening classes (4:00 PM and later). Detailed information regarding the requirements for thesis program can be found on accompanying pages.

Accelerated Master Fellowships for UH MAE Undergraduate Students!

The Accelerated (Fast Track) B.S./Graduate Degree Program is designed for high-achieving undergraduate engineering students who wish to pursue graduate studies immediately upon completing their B.S. degree. This program offers a streamlined path to a graduate degree while optimizing the overall time to completion.

Admitted students may apply up to six approved graduate credit hours toward both their B.S. and M.S. degrees, effectively reducing the Master’s degree requirement from 30 to 24 credit hours. This allows most students to complete the M.S. degree in as little as one additional year beyond the bachelor's.

Importantly, participation in the fast track program does not delay the awarding of the B.S. degree. Students remain eligible to graduate and participate in commencement as soon as all undergraduate degree requirements are fulfilled. Participants may pursue either the thesis or non-thesis Master’s degree, or continue on to the Ph.D. program, depending on their academic and career goals.  

If you are interested, please review the application form and contact Dr. Christiana Chang (Email: cchang [at] central.uh.edu (cchang[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)) for more information.

Admissions Scholarships Available for Incoming International Students!

Receiving this scholarship qualifies international and out-of-state students for a waiver of the non-resident portion of their tuition for the semesters in which they receive the award.

* Priority applicants will receive full consideration for admission scholarship and other graduate research assistantship resources, depending on the availability of funds.