Undergraduate Program

The University of Texas at Austin now offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Engineering (COE) and Master of Science degree in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSEM) in 5 years total.

The integrated program is a natural and advanced continuation of the computational engineering undergraduate program and provides students with a well-rounded education, enabling them to not only understand the fundamental science of computation, but how computation is used to tackle challenging problems.

The CSEM Master's Program, offered through the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, is highly interdisciplinary and consists of three concentration areas: Area A — applicable mathematics; Area B — numerical analysis and scientific computation; and Area C — mathematical modeling and applications.

Graduates of the B.S. COE/M.S. CSEM integrated program will be prepared to become leaders in computational science, engineering and mathematics in both academia and industry. Students will complete coursework and have opportunities to engage in research culminating in a master’s report or thesis.

The program will expose talented undergraduates to current advances in the dynamic fields of computational modeling and simulation, scientific computation, applied mathematics, data science, machine learning, and computational science. Students will be exposed to interdisciplinary problems in science and engineering and will have opportunities to develop communication skills necessary for all graduate students.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & DEGREE OPTIONS

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Freshman Admissions

Freshman applicants seeking admission to any department in the Cockrell School of Engineering must meet the calculus readiness requirement by the official admissions application deadline. Admission to all majors in the Cockrell School of Engineering is competitive and automatic admission for eligible Texas applicants is restricted. Applicants can apply for engineering scholarships.

For questions related to Freshman Admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions makes all undergraduate admissions decisions for Aerospace Engineering and Computational Engineering.

Campus Visits

The ASE and COE Academic Advising Office participates in In-Person Interest Sessions organized by the Office of Admissions. If you are interested in learning more about ASE or COE at UT Austin, we strongly suggest that you attend one of these very informative sessions. Sign up online.

If you are unable to attend a session, we recommend you visit our Virtual Visit page to see the same slides from the presentation as well as virtual tours of our teaching laboratories.

External Transfer

Students currently enrolled at another college or university that want to apply for admission to the ASE or COE major at The University of Texas at Austin must apply for external transfer. For questions related to External Transfer Admissions, please contact the Office of Admissions.

Internal Transfer (Change of Major) to ASE or COE

Students currently enrolled at The University of Texas at Austin in another major who wish to change their major to aerospace engineering or computational engineering should follow the Internal Transfer Application Instructions provided by the Cockrell School of Engineering.

Cost and Tuition Rates

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The undergraduate advising team is ready to help current and prospective aerospace engineering and computational engineering students navigate their way through the degree plan and university life. Available by scheduling an appointment, we are here to listen, answer questions, and provide resources to support each student as a person as well as a future engineer. For general advising questions, send an email to ase.advising@utexas.edu.

New Students

New incoming students are provided instructions for attending registration advising during new student orientation. Please register for UT Orientation after accepting your offer of admission. All undergraduate students majoring in aerospace engineering or computational engineering are required to have a laptop that is compliant. Download new student resources, including Gone to ASE/COE presentations.

Current Students

Academic advising is not required unless a student is on scholastic probation or they are enrolled in ASE 320, when a mid-degree check is conducted. During registration periods—typically in April and October—we communicate advising procedures to students by email. 

Curriculum and Technical Electives

Download undergraduate degree plans, flow charts, and current lists of approved technical electives for both aerospace engineering and computational engineering majors.

ASE 128: Student Project Credit

Register for ASE 128 credit and download appropriate files.

Tutoring

Both free tutoring and paid private tutoring available on campus. Free Engineering options are available as well as free group or paid private options at the Sanger Learning and Career Center.

Where Our Graduates Work

A large range of companies and government agencies hire our graduates in a variety of interdisciplinary fields. See our list of companies where our students work.

Cutting-edge Curriculum

We offer a foundational undergraduate curriculum covering engineering and science fundamentals, fluid mechanics, controls, structural dynamics, materials and more.

Vibrant Community

While UT Austin is a large place, ASE is a close-knit community sharing a home base in the ASE building. There are over 30 full-time faculty and approximately 550 undergraduates and 100 graduate students. Students participate in a variety of project-based teams/programs and organizations as well as undergraduate research. Free tutoring with Engineering tutors is available.

Undergraduate students in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics have the opportunity to earn credit for directed work on an organized student project in aerospace engineering or engineering mechanics.

This credit is offered on a pass/fail basis only and a registered student must log at least 45 hours of credit over the course of the semester and submit a one-page summary of their involvement in order to earn credit. To register, a student must have at least fifteen hours of college credit completed and a University and technical grade point average of at least 2.50.

Register for ASE 128 Credit

Students must complete this registration form by the eighth class day of the fall or spring semester or the second class day of the summer semester.

Summer Internship Option

Download an information packet for the ASE 128 summer internship credit.

Where do our students find employment after they graduate? A large range of companies and government agencies hire our graduates in a variety of interdisciplinary fields.

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Where do our students find employment after they graduate? A large range of companies and government agencies hire our graduates in a variety of interdisciplinary fields.

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Where Our Graduates Work

Since our program is still relatively new, career placement information is changing each year. Of the students already graduated, placement has included aerospace, medical, financial and other industries.  See our list of companies where our students work.

Cutting-edge Curriculum

As the first undergraduate computational engineering degree program in the United States, UT Austin has designed an accredited undergraduate curriculum that includes engineering and science fundamentals, advanced mathematics, software engineering design, and more. Learn how this major is different from computer science and computer engineering.

Vibrant Community

While UT Austin is a large place, COE is a close-knit community sharing a home base in the ASE building. There are over 30 full-time faculty and under 100 undergraduate students.  Students participate in a variety of student projects and organizations as well as undergraduate research. Free tutoring with Engineering tutors is available.

5-Year Integrated COE Degree Program

The University of Texas at Austin now offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Engineering (COE) and Master of Science degree in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSEM) in 5 years total. Learn more about this new program.

LEARN MORE ABOUT COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering requires 127 semester credit hours (SCH) for completion. Many students can claim credit by exam for some B.S. ASE degree requirements through AP, IB, and entrance exam scores.

Degree Plans and Elective Options

Download undergraduate degree plans, flow charts, and current lists of approved technical electives for both aerospace engineering and computational engineering majors.

Design Tracks

Learn more about the two design track options available to aerospace engineering undergraduates.

The Bachelor of Science in Computational Engineering requires 122 semester credit hours (SCH) for completion. Many students can claim credit by exam for some B.S. COE degree requirements through AP, IB, and entrance exam scores.

Degree Plans and Elective Options

Download undergraduate degree plans, flow charts, and current lists of approved technical electives for both aerospace engineering and computational engineering majors.

5-Year Integrated COE Degree Program

The University of Texas at Austin now offers students the opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Computational Engineering (COE) and Master of Science degree in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSEM) in 5 years total. Learn more about this new program.