Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, North Carolina State University · North Carolina State University, MAE Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Programs at NC State
- Deadline
- 34 days left
- Funding
- No funding
- Level
- Master’s, Doctorate
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
This is NC State’s mechanical and aerospace engineering master’s and doctoral program, open to international and U.S. applicants, with the distance education track reserved for U.S. citizens. Admitted PhD students may be considered for assistantships, research assistantships, teaching assistantships, or fellowships, and external support is also mentioned in the form of loans, a project grant, and a limited number of application fee waivers. Applications are submitted online through the Graduate School portal, and files submitted before 15 December 2026 are considered for priority PhD funding review.
Verified on 30 October 2026
This master's and doctoral program at North Carolina State University welcomes international applicants: PhD students may obtain assistantships or fellowships, and the deadline for priority consideration is December 15, 2026. Applications close on 15 December 2026, that is in 34 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
GPA minimum pour PhD
“Grade point average (GPA) in the applicant’s master’s program is at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (3.5 for Direct to PhD with no prior MS)”
GPA minimum pour Master
“Overall grade point average (GPA) is at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited institution”
Candidature en ligne via Graduate School
“You will complete your online application via the graduate school. You do not have to complete the entire application in one session.”
Frais de candidature requis
“A paid application fee”
Lettres de recommandation
“Three (3) Letters of Recommendation”
Compétence en anglais pour candidats internationaux
“An international PhD applicant has a competitive English Proficiency Score: TOEFL score, 18 or higher in each section with a total score of 80 in all four sections”
Watch points
Différences de délais selon statut (international / US / DE)
Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.
GRE
“*** UPDATE:**The GRE test score requirement is currently waived for all applicants.”
Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key word here is “priority”: for PhD applicants, funding is not a separate layer to request later, but a second review tied to submitting by 15 December. The trap is assuming that admission to the program automatically opens access to assistantships, when the funding review follows its own logic. The right move is to apply early with the academic file already locked, then treat English, recommendations, and funding strategy as three separate workstreams. If you are applying for a master’s degree, assume your financial plan will have to come from outside the program itself. Submit before the priority deadline, then track admission and funding decisions separately.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | Tableau indiquant « International Master’s Applicants, Fall Start » | Closed |
| 2026-2027 | Tableau indiquant « U.S. Citizen Master’s Applicants, Fall Start » | Closed |
| 2026-2027 | Tableau indiquant « Distance Education Master’s Applicants (U.S. Citizens only), Fall Start » | Closed |
| 2026-2027 | Date indiquée sur le tableau des délais pour start d'automne, « Ph.D. Priority Deadline » | Open |
What is actually funded
- Assistantships / Research Assistantships / Teaching Assistantships / FellowshipsLe financement est généralement offert aux doctorants admis; forme: TA, RA, fellowship; les candidats appliquant avant la date prioritaire (15 décembre) seront considérés pour ces opportunités. Les décisions de financement sont communiquées séparément de la décision d'admission.
- PrêtLes candidats sont encouragés à postuler pour des bourses externes (ex. NSF GRFP) et des prêts; mention de la disponibilité de sources externes
- Subvention de projetProgramme externe mentionné pouvant fournir jusqu'à 8 000 USD de soutien supplémentaire
- Waiver des frais de candidaturePartially covered.Le bureau MAE offre un nombre limité de dispenses; formulaire de demande fourni
Countries covered
Applicants may apply for the master’s, PhD, accelerated BS/MS, and distance education tracks, but the Distance Education track is reserved for U.S. citizens. For the PhD, the minimum GPA is 3.3/4.0 in the master’s program, and 3.5/4.0 for Direct to PhD without a master’s degree. For the master’s, the minimum GPA is 3.0/4.0 at undergraduate level. International applicants must meet the required English test thresholds, and the GRE is waived.
Application pathway
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Check the conditions
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Prepare the documents
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Submit on the official site
Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.
Track the cycle
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Documents to prepare or confirm
This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.
- Frais de candidature payésLe paiement des frais d'application est demandé lors de la soumission en ligne
- Transcripts non officiels avec GPATranscripts non officiels téléversés électroniquement (les officiels seront demandés si admis)
- CV / résuméCopie du CV ou du résumé téléversée électroniquement (la première version téléversée sera la seule considérée)
- Personal statementDéclaration personnelle rédigée par le candidat, sans aide d'IA; objectifs de carrière, intérêts de recherche, expériences
- Scores applicables (GRE, TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)Scores de tests applicables téléversés ou envoyés via ETS quand requis; GRE actuellement dispensé mais si soumis doit utiliser le code ETS 5496
- Trois lettres de recommandationTrois lettres de recommandation favorables, idéalement de professeurs du domaine
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What we verified
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Le GRE est indiqué comme « waived » (dispensé) sur la page d'admissions MAE
Method: Mention explicite « The GRE test score requirement is currently waived for all applicants » sur la page Graduate Admissions du département MAE · 30 October 2026
Le financement departmental est généralement offert aux candidats PhD et nécessite candidature avant la date prioritaire
Method: Texte explicitant que seuls les candidats PhD avec dossier complet avant le 15 décembre seront considérés pour les assistantships et fellowships · 30 October 2026
See the sources
- Page officielle du programme (mae.ncsu.edu)Primary source
- Procédure de candidature (applygrad.ncsu.edu)Application page
Master's cohort
Prepare three master's applications with a group
The deadline for this scholarship is 15 December 2026. Master's cohort: 6 live sessions of 90 minutes and 2 individual feedback sessions of 20 minutes. You prepare three applications and submit them yourself.
Apply to the cohort80,000 FCFA (about €122). 15 places, applications until 29 November, first session on 5 December.
These briefs are drawn from official sources on the date shown. Programmes change their rules without notice: always check the provider’s own site before applying.