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Undergraduate ยท Engineering ยท ๐Ÿ“ West Lafayette, United States

BS Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Purdue University

Duration
4 years Full-time
Next intake
August 2026
Indicative annual fee
$31,000 / year

Course overview

Purdue's aeronautics and astronautics school has educated a remarkable number of astronauts, and the degree covers aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, controls and spacecraft design.

Students work in wind tunnels, propulsion laboratories and student-led rocketry teams, and recruitment into the US aerospace and defence sector from West Lafayette is long established.

Key modules

  • Aerodynamics
  • Aerospace Structures
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Flight Dynamics and Control
  • Spacecraft Systems Design
  • Senior Design Project

Entry requirements

Academic

An outstanding high school record with strong calculus and physics through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent international qualification.

English language

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 88 overall
  • PTE Academic: 60 overall

Not quite meeting these? Ask about a foundation or pathway route โ€” your counsellor advises on those too.

Intakes

Apply roughly 6 to 12 months before your intended start for the widest choice of places and scholarships.

  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ August 2026
  • ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ January 2027

Career prospects

Roles this programme prepares you for. Your counsellor can also advise on post-study work routes in the United States.

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Propulsion Engineer
  • Flight Test Engineer
  • Spacecraft Systems Engineer
  • Structural Analyst

Post-study work in the United States: 12 months OPT (36 for STEM). Read the United States student visa guide.

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BS Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering: your questions, answered

What are the entry requirements for BS Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Purdue University?

An outstanding high school record with strong calculus and physics through A-Levels, the IB Diploma, CBSE/ISC or an equivalent international qualification. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 88 overall; PTE Academic 60 overall. Your Tutopiya counsellor checks your specific qualifications against these requirements before you apply.

How much does BS Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering cost?

Indicative tuition is $31,000 / year for international students. Fees are set by the university and can change between intakes, so your counsellor confirms the exact figure before you apply. Tutopiya's own counselling and application service is for a flat SGD 50.

When can I start BS Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering?

This course has intakes in August 2026, January 2027. Applying 6 to 12 months ahead gives you the widest choice of places and scholarships.

What does the placement service cost?

A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the universityโ€™s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.

What exactly do you help with?

Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.

Which universities can you place me into?

We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.

Do I need my final results before I apply?

No. We work from predicted grades, so you can start the process well before results day and secure a conditional offer. Once your final grades are in, we help you confirm your place.