Undergraduate
Start your career in aerospace engineering
The University of Michigan offers an internationally-recognized undergraduate aerospace engineering program. Our undergraduate degree program is ranked fourth-highest in the country by U.S. News and World Report.
Students work together on an array of aerospace and other engineering projects. Undergraduate research is an important part of the Michigan experience. Students have opportunities to get involved in research within aerospace or elsewhere at the university.
TAILOR TO YOUR NEEDS
Students can tailor to their own interests by choosing electives from advanced aerospace courses, or from courses in a wide range of other technical areas, including: aerodynamics; helicopters; air vehicle systems; rocket and spacecraft propulsion; orbital dynamics and satellite control; materials and advanced composites; and computer and information systems for aerospace vehicles.
Students can also choose a combined degree program that offers them two bachelor’s degrees, with the second often being in a related field such as mechanical engineering.
LARGEST AEROSPACE ALUMNI BASE
We have the largest aerospace engineering alumni base in the United States. Being part of the Michigan Engineering community opens professional opportunities for our graduates. Many alumni return each year to speak with students and faculty, and both private sector and government organizations reach out frequently to recruit at Michigan – including multiple job fairs throughout the school year where students earn internships or job opportunities for after graduation.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Our graduate program is ranked No. 5 among public institutions in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
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STUDENT TO FACULTY RATIO
Our students and faculty push many boundaries in aerospace engineering.
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STATES
Undergraduate students join our department from 34 states across the country.
CULTURE
We know that excellence and diversity go hand-in-hand
We are committed to a department culture that supports and celebrates each of our members in their studies and their work.
RECENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT NEWS
University of Michigan Aerospace Engineering students have outdone themselves again as they have been recognized by the College of Engineering for their leadership and academic achievements. Congratulations to four exceptional students from our department who have been announced as 2024 Student Leaders and Honors Award recipients. These students exemplify the academic excellence and outstanding performance […]
Elijah Simpson wins Patti Grace Smith Fellowship
Michigan Vertical Flight Technology, a student team centered around building VTOL aircraft, took first place in the Vertical Flight Society’s first annual Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition.
Michigan Aerospace sophomore Radhika Khosla has been honored by the Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA) with the WAA Academic, Team Building and Service Award
Michigan Aerospace senior Kara Vanderwest has been honored by the Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics (WAA) with the WAA Champion Award
Congratulations U-M Aerospace Engineering instructional aide and undergraduate student, Maia Herrington on being awarded the 2021 Charles F. Barth, Jr. Prize!
Three Michigan Engineering undergraduate students explain the aerodynamics of football in the 2021 U-M Aerospace Engineering Outreach YouTube video.
In spite of research shutdowns due to COVID and subsequent laboratory restrictions, a team of University of Michigan aerospace undergraduate students, under the direction of Department Chair Tony Waas, and Dr. Tim Smith, have designed, built, and are currently testing a prototype UAV for use delivering essential medical supplies to remote communities in Ghana.
What is it like to be an aerospace engineering student at the University of Michigan?
Step into the life of sophomore Ariel (Ari) Sandberg, a student hoping to combine her love of rocket science with her passion for public policy
GET INVOLVED
Be a part of research that pushes the boundaries of aerospace engineering.
