UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Master in Aerospace Engineering
- Narvik, Norway
- Online, Norway
MSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Mar 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
NOK 150,500 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
* UE Students: 1° March 2027| Extra-UE / SEE students: 15 November 2026
** Tuition fees are for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland applicants. Applicants from EU/EEA and Switzerland do not have to pay tuition.
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Key Summary
About: Join the Master in Aerospace Engineering at UiT Narvik to specialize in drone technology or advanced satellite design. The program covers satellite communication, structures, data processing, power systems, embedded systems, systems engineering, control engineering, AI, modeling, mechanics and numerical methods. It suits students interested in space, arctic and subsea technologies.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in Norwegian aerospace and satellite firms, subsea engineering, robotics, automation, project management, marketing, teaching at bachelor's level. The degree qualifies for PhD study in engineering cybernetics, applied mathematics, control engineering or engineering science. Career opportunities include satellite systems, UAV/drone development, systems integration and research.
Ready to Shape the Future of Aerospace? Join the Aerospace Engineering Master’s Program at UiT Narvik and take your passion to new heights. Specialize in drone technology or advanced satellite design and gain the skills to innovate and lead in this evolving industry. Be part of the next generation of aerospace pioneers and impact the future of flight and space exploration.
Program description
- Duration: 2 years - 4 years (part-time only available for students from Nordic countries and EU/EEA)
- Credits (ECTS): 120
- Degree name: Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
- Admission capacity: 20 places
The program is applicable for students with an interest in learning, developing and applying state-of-the-art technology for space-related purposes. This type of technology has many similarities with technologies for other extreme environments, such as arctic regions and subsea, and students with interest in development of technologies in such fields will also find this program relevant.
The program covers the following disciplines:
• Satellite Communication
• Satellite Structures, Materials and Mechanisms
• Satellite Data Processing
• Systems Engineering
• Satellite Power Systems
• Embedded Systems
• Mathematical Modeling and Simulation
• Classical Mechanics
• Linear Algebra and Numerical Methods
• Control Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Program structure
Course structure: Aerospace Engineering
Teaching and assessment
The program is an on campus fulltime (2 years ) or part time study (3 or 4 years) in Narvik.
The part-time programs are focused on students who are working or cannot attend full-time studies. We recommend that part-time study be carried out in collaboration with a company that facilitates mutual benefit. Among other things, there is an opportunity to propose a master's thesis in collaboration with the company.
The choice between a 3- or 4-year program depends on the amount of time a student can commit to their studies. The 3-year option requires 75% of the student's time, while the 4-year option is designed for a 50% time commitment.
Part time study is not avaiable for Non-EU/EEA applicants.
Refresher course:
A digital refresher course in linear algebra is offered prior to the start of studies. In this course, central concepts and methods from previous linear algebra courses will be repeated. Experiences from previous years are that students who participate in this refresher course benefit greatly from this in the course Linear Algebra II.
Learning activities is completed differently depending on the subject.
The traditional lecture model is commonly used, in addition, some instances occur where variants of flipped classroom is used.
In a traditional lecture model, the teacher gives lectures at scheduled hours.
A portion of the scheduled lectures will, however, be reserved for other learning activities such as problem solving, completing mandatory work, project work or laboratory work. The person with course responsibility or teaching assistants will be present to provide guidance at these events.
Form of assessment
Different assessment methods are applied through the study program. In most cases, the assessment is based on a written exam. In some cases an overall assessment is applied, combining a written exam with assignments or projects, or a final report combined with an oral exam. The different course descriptions provide additional information.
The final master thesis (diploma) will be performed in close collaboration with industry partners, and/or based on existing research and development projects. The work is usually performed individually, with regular supervisory meetings throughout the entire project period. The diploma will be evaluated solely on the basis of a final written report.
Mandatory safety training in health, security, and environment (HSE)
All students must complete mandatory safety training before they are allowed access and given permission to work in laboratories, workshops, and the like. This also goes for participation in fieldwork/research cruises and similar. Please contact your immediate supervisor for a list of mandatory courses.
Access to further studies
After graduation from the master program in Aerospace Engineering, the candidates may pursue PhD studies at UiT campus Narvik in within the field of Engineering Science and Technology - or other faculties at UiT within fields such as engineering cybernetics, communications or aeronautics.
Exchange
It is possible to study parts of the master program at other universities, provided that external courses are similar in content and scope to those specified in the study plan.
An individual plan must be made in accordance with the study coordinator. Destinations for studies abroad include France, Sweden and Spain.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
- has advanced knowledge within the academic field of mathematics, physics, and engineering, and specialized insight in a limited area within the field of aerospace engineering.
- has a thorough knowledge of different theories and methods in the field of control engineering.
- can apply knowledge in electronics, automatic control, and systems engineering to areas within aerospace engineering.
- can analyze academic problems within aerospace control engineering on the basis of the history, traditions, distinctive character, and place in the society of the academic field.
Skills
- can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate scholarly arguments.
- can analyze existing theories, and interpretations in the field of satellite engineering and work independently on practical and theoretical problems.
- can use relevant methods for research and scholarly work in an independent manner.
- can carry out an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
- can develop the cooperation skills to work in interdisciplinary projects and to work in a team.
General competence
- can analyze relevant academic, professional, and research ethical problems.
- can apply the knowledge and skills within aerospace control engineering in new areas in order to carry out advanced assignments and projects.
- can communicate extensive independent work and master language and terminology of the academic field of aerospace engineering.
- can communicate about academic issues, analyses, and conclusions in the field of aerospace control engineering, both with specialists and the general public.
- can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes.
Job prospectives
Successfully qualified candidates can acquire jobs in a range of Norwegian businesses, which contribute technical products and services within aerospace and satellite technology, but also within fields as subsea engineering, systems engineering, or robotics and automation.
The program also provides a basis for working with project management and marketing, or teaching in technical subjects at Bachelor's level.
The degree qualifies to start as a PhD-student within relevant ph.d.- areas (i.e. engineering cybernetics, applied mathematics,control engineering, engineering science).
UIT Campus Narvik has a ph.d. education within the field of Engineering science, which students from Aerospace Engineering are qualified to get a position at, if the grades are sufficient (for instance for acceptance as a doctoral student), and if there are available positions.
The academic content, learning activities and assessments presented in this study plan ensure relevance to the current state-of-the-art in the field of Aerospace Engineering.