University Carlos III of Madrid
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (English)
Leganés, Spain
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,000 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for international students | for EU students: € 1,500/year
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Introduction
The Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture, and certify a large variety of products and systems, ranging from space shuttles and satellites to helicopters and airplanes, to rocket and jet engines. Aerospace companies also design and certify airport and air navigation systems, as well as the tools the specialist needs to maintain such vehicles and systems.
To acquire these skills, the degree student studies subjects shared with other branches of engineering: mathematics, physics, materials, structures, and fluid mechanics. Then specific aerospace engineering subjects are covered: aerodynamics, propulsion, flight dynamics and control, aircraft design, air navigation, and transport, among others.
This degree is taught completely in English. The teaching methodology has a strong practical and applied approach, with small-sized classes. During their last year, students can carry out an internship in a company in the aerospace industry.
Studies in English only
This degree courses completely in English. No groups are available in Spanish in any subject. You must take into mind that:
- In groups in English, all work (classes, drills, exercises, tests, etc.) shall be conducted in English.
- During the first year, it must establish an English B2 level, pass a test, and provide one of the supported official certificates or any way determined by the university.
- After completing the studies, the DS mention of having carried out the studies in English will appear.
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Curriculum
Year 1 - Semester 1
- Calculus I (6 ECTS)
- Linear Algebra (6 ECTS)
- Physics I (6 ECTS)
- Programming (6 ECTS)
- Statistics (6 ECTS)
Year 1 - Semester 2
- Writing and communication skills (3 ECTS)
- Calculus II (6 ECTS)
- Chemical basis of engineering (6 ECTS)
- Engineering Graphics (6 ECTS)
- Physics II (6 ECTS)
- Skills: Humanities (3 ECTS)
Year 2 - Semester 1
- Advanced Mathematics (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to Engineering Management (6 ECTS)
- Fluid Mechanics I (6 ECTS)
- Mechanics applied to Aerospace Engineering (6 ECTS)
- Aerospace Materials I (6 ECTS)
Year 2 - Semester 2
- Modeling in Aerospace Engineering (6 ECTS)
- Fluid Mechanics II (6 ECTS)
- Thermal Engineering (6 ECTS)
- Introduction to structural analysis (6 ECTS)
- Aerospace Materials II (6 ECTS)
Year 3 - Semester 1
- Aerodynamics I (6 ECTS)
- Aerospace Propulsion I (6 ECTS)
- Electronics engineering fundamentals (6 ECTS)
- Aerospace Structures (6 ECTS)
- Aircraft Systems (3 ECTS)
- Skills: Humanities (3 ECTS)
Year 3 - Semester 2
- Information Skills (1.5 ECTS)
- Mechanics of Flight I (3 ECTS)
- Control of aerospace systems (6 ECTS)
- Aerial navigation, air transport, and airports (6 ECTS)
- Aerospace Design I (6 ECTS)
- Advanced knowledge of Spreadsheets (1.5 ECTS)
- Stability and integrity of aerospace structures (6 ECTS)
Year 4 - Semester 1
- Aerospace Design II (6 ECTS)
- Soft Skills (3 ECTS)
Mention in Vehicles
- Aerodynamics II (6 ECTS)
- Onboard systems design (3 ECTS)
- Aeroelasticity (3 ECTS)
Mention in Propulsion
- Turboprop Design (3 ECTS)
- Combustion (3 ECTS)
- Turbomachinery Design (6 ECTS)
Year 4 - Semester 2
- Bachelor Thesis (12 ECTS)
- Space Vehicles and Orbital Dynamics (6 ECTS)
- Aircraft Design (6 ECTS)
Mention in Vehicles
- Mechanics of Flight II (3 ECTS)
- Helicopters and other aircraft (3 ECTS)
Mention in Propulsion
- Aerospace Propulsion II (3 ECTS)
- Rocket Motors (3 ECTS)
Electives to choose in 4th year - First Semester
At the end of your studies, you must have obtained a total of 9 credits of selectivity
- Professional Internships I (6 ECTS)
- Professional Internships II (9 ECTS)
- Complementary Training (9 ECTS)
Electives to choose in 4th year - Second Semester
At the end of your studies, you must have obtained a total of 9 credits of selectivity
- Professional Internships I (6 ECTS)
- Professional Internships II (9 ECTS)
- Electronic Instrumentation in Energy Systems (3 ECTS)
- Complementary Training (9 ECTS)
Mobility
Exchange programs
The Erasmus program permits UC3M first-degree and post-graduate students to spend one or several terms at one of the European universities with which UC3M has special agreements or take up an Erasmus Placement, a work placement or internship at an EU company. These exchanges are funded with Erasmus Grants which the EU and the Spanish Ministry of Education provide.
The non-European mobility program enables UC3M degree students to study one or several terms in one of the international universities with which the university has special agreements. It also has funding from the Banco Santander and the UC3M.
These places are offered in a public competition and are awarded to students with the best academic record and who have passed the language threshold (English, French, German, etc..) requested by the university of destination.
Rankings
- QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50
- 35th spot worldwide and ranked 10th in Europe, on QS Top 50 Under 50 Ranking
- QS World University Rankings
- 319th position on the QS World University Rankings 2024
- QS World University Rankings Subjects Rankings
- Among the world’s best universities in 13 academic fields, according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
- QS Graduate Employability Rankings
- Among the 136 best universities in the world for employability, according to THE’s Global University Employability Ranking 2022
Program Outcome
The degree in Aerospace Engineering was created in response to the growing demand for qualified professionals. In particular, it was conceived to prepare students to embark on a career in the aeronautical and space industry. This degree will enable them to work in different areas, including design, development, construction, and operation of air and space vehicles and systems, and all their equipment.
The degree offers two specializations that share a common formative core, including the Basic Training Module and the Common Module for the Aeronautical Field. Each specialization has its own associated Specific Technological Module so that graduating students will be authorized for the regulated profession of Aeronautical engineering by the following specialization):
- Specialization in Aerospace Vehicles: Aerospace Engineer with a minor in Aerospace vehicles
- Specialization in Aerospace Propulsion: Aerospace Engineer with a minor in Aerospace Propulsion
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Career Opportunities
The solid training received by the students of the Degree opens up a wide range of professional opportunities in the public and private sectors. Some of them are:
- Design, manufacturing, certification, and maintenance of aeronautical and space products, systems, and infrastructures.
- Leading sectors that require knowledge in areas ranging from fluid mechanics and aerodynamics to structures, dynamics, control, and aerospace materials.