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Undergraduate Program
Aerospace engineering undergraduates at Illinois take courses in the fundamentals of flight and space. They can also seize opportunities to study abroad, conduct research, secure an internship, participate in a wide range of registered student organizations and projects from building a plane to launching a rocket, and much more--in an environment welcoming to all.
Graduate Programs
Aerospace engineering graduate students at Illinois study with world-renowned faculty in state-of-the-art research facilities, while pursuing a master's degree, Ph.D., or specialty certificate. Whether preparing for a career in industry, research, or academia, Illinois is a place for tremendous growth in a community that encourages innovative thinking and discovery.
Learn more about what's happening in the department.
Stories about research, top faculty, outstanding students.
New instrument uses radar to measure what the eye can't see
- News
- October 15, 2024
Laura Villafañe Roca named AIAA Associate Fellow
- News
- October 3, 2024
Study coordinates satellite swarm for 3D imaging inside clouds
- News
- October 1, 2024
Our programs are ranked in the top 10 by US News and World Report Rankings (2023)
#5
Illinois Undergraduate Engineering Program
#6
Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Program
#7
Graduate Aerospace Engineering Program
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