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Mississippi State University is renowned as a world-class research institution and is ranked among the U.S.’s top public universities. Its Bagley College of Engineering ranks 51st among U.S. engineering colleges for research and development expenditures (National Science Foundation) and is consistently listed among the top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. The college’s partnership with the Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) allows Moroccan students the opportunity to participate in its exceptional education and research collaboration programme.
MSU launched its partnership programme with UIR in 2015. The collaboration makes MSU’s cross-disciplinary research centres, working groups, laboratories and world-leading faculty even more accessible to international students. International students are drawn to MSU’s academic and research opportunities but stay for the supportive faculty, hands-on learning and strong career preparation.
“Mississippi State University is an R1 university with cutting-edge research facilities,”says UIR programme graduate and current MSU faculty member Omar Es-Sahli. “These resources, coupled with access to exceptional faculty and researchers, greatly influenced my decision to stay and continue contributing to research.”
After completing an aerospace engineering bachelor’s degree at the International University of Rabat, Es-Sahli made his way to the US.
Through the partnership, Es-Sahli enrolled in MSU’s dual Master of Science and doctoral programme, diving headfirst into a rigorous research environment. MSU recognised his potential, offering him a full-time instructor role at the Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering. After Es-Sahli completed his doctorate in aerospace engineering, he advanced to an assistant teaching professor position.
“I’ve been at MSU for nearly a decade now, and I can confidently say that my experience has been incredibly rewarding,” says Es-Sahli. “My degrees from UIR and MSU mean everything to me professionally. The UIR programme enabled me to gain exposure to teaching research and service, helping me build a strong academic and research background. I take pride in working at such a renowned institution and calling Starkville, Mississippi, my home.”
The dual degree programme earned MSU and UIR the Institute of International Education’s Andrew Heiskell Award for International Partnerships in 2017. This opportunity sees students completing nine semesters at UIR, followed by a minimum of one year at MSU, and earning both a UIR diploma and an MSU Master of Science degree. Currently, three pathways unlock the best of both worlds.
Research projects here present students with invaluable opportunities not found at most engineering schools around the country. Source: photo by Beth Wynn / © Mississippi State University
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering
If you dream of designing, testing and analysing aircraft and spacecraft, look no further than the Department of Aerospace Engineering. Here, you’ll find the Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Es-Sahli’s launchpad to success. This programme equips you with a strong foundation in mathematics and physical and engineering sciences, preparing you to enter the workplace ready to make an impact.
The programme is one of the U.S.’s most established. Fresh out of your bachelor’s degree, you’ll have the chance to explore faculty research projects and other invaluable opportunities not commonly found at other engineering schools. In your senior year, you’ll take on a capstone design project alongside your peers, learning to work in a team and in an environment that emulates the industry. This hand-on approach is key to your success as an aerospace engineer.
“This programme opens up significant opportunities for students to secure positions at top-notch industries and academic institutions, allowing them to contribute to research and technology,” says Es-Sahli. “It has been a transformative milestone that has fostered my personal and professional growth.”
MSU’s 23,150 students come from every state in the US and 85 countries worldwide. Source: photo by Megan Bean / © Mississippi State University
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
The Michael W. Hall School of Mechanical Engineering is Bagley College’s largest academic department. Here, you’ll find the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, which is tailored to provide the technical expertise essential for mastering today’s advanced technologies.
On this route, you’ll explore all major aspects of mechanical engineering. Main areas of study include fluid and solid mechanics, energy systems, thermal sciences, materials, manufacturing, design, and system dynamics. Of course, it also unlocks research opportunities that will thoroughly prepare you to thrive in high-level industries like energy sustainability, national security, health and environmental protection applications.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering faculty members are progressive. Their research projects are known for “pushing the envelope” and are often described as “cutting edge”. Source: photo by Grace Cockrell / © Mississippi State University
M.S. in Computer Science
MSU’s Department of Computer Science and Engineering offers comprehensive programmes that aim to shape the future, like the Master of Science in Computer Science, which is informed by its research-intensive surroundings. The department’s core research areas include artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, high-performance computing, software engineering and visualisation. Take on this M.S. degree’s research concentration for deeper participation in making cutting-edge discoveries. If a more multidisciplinary curriculum is what you’re after, pursue the general concentration.
You’ll be in good hands, as the department is home to an expert faculty — all leaders in their fields. They consistently secure research grants from organisations such as the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, National Security Agency, Department of Energy and the Army. As a student, you’ll work alongside these organisations and industry leaders, who double as educators at UIR’s School of Computer Science and Digital Engineering.
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