Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Ourense, Spain
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
Spanish
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 836 / per credit
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About : The Degree in Aerospace Engineering focuses on aerospace systems and design, equipping students with essential theoretical and practical skills. The program covers areas like aircraft and spacecraft design, propulsion, and structural dynamics. Students engage in hands-on projects, fostering collaboration and problem-solving abilities.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various careers in sectors such as aerospace manufacturing, research and development, and engineering consultancy. Potential roles include aerospace engineer, design engineer, systems engineer, and project manager, with opportunities in both private and government sectors.
The Degree in Aerospace Engineering trains future Engineers, Aeronautical Technicians (regulated profession) who deal with the design, construction, maintenance and improvement of aircraft and space vehicles, as well as all the equipment, subsystems and infrastructures they require .
Admission profile
Students interested in pursuing this degree must be interested in air transport systems, air navigation and airport infrastructure, as well as materials for the construction of aircraft and space vehicles or aerospace propulsion systems.
1 Course  | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Name | Four-month period | Select | Total Cr. |
| O07G410V01101 | Mathematics: Calculus I | 1c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01102 | Mathematics: Linear Algebra | 1c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01103 | Physics: Physics I | 1c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01104 | Computer Science: Computer Science | 1c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01105 | Graphic expression: Graphic expression | 1c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01201 | Mathematics: Calculus II | 2c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01202 | Physics: Physics II | 2c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01203 | Chemistry: Chemistry | 2c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01204 | Business: Technology and Business Management | 2c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01205 | Aerospace technology | 2c | OB | 6 |
| 2 Course | ||||
| Code | Name | Four-month period | Select | Total Cr. |
| O07G410V01301 | Mathematics: Mathematical Methods | 1c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01302 | Electrical engineering | 1c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01303 | Thermodynamics | 1c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01304 | Materials science and technology | 1c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01305 | Classical mechanics | 1c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01401 | Mathematics: Statistics | 2c | FB | 6 |
| O07G410V01402 | Fluid mechanics | 2c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01403 | Electronics and automation | 2c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01404 | Air transport and on-board systems | 2c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01405 | Material strength and elasticity | 2c | OB | 6 |
| 3 Course | ||||
| Code | Name | Four-month period | Select | Total Cr. |
| O07G410V01501 | Aerospace manufacturing | 1c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01921 | Mechanics of solids and aeronautical structures | 1c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01922 | Fluid Mechanics II and CFD | 1c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01931 | Aerojets and reciprocating aircraft engines | 1c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01941 | Numerical calculation | 1c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01923 | Aerodynamics and aeroelasticity | 2c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01925 | Aerospace systems and communications engineering | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01932 | Mechanical design, FEM and vibrations | 2c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01933 | Space vehicles | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01942 | Aerospace alloys and composite materials | 2c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01943 | Analytical and orbital mechanics | 2c | OP | 6 |
| 4 Course | ||||
| Code | Name | Four-month period | Select | Total Cr. |
| O07G410V01701 | Project management and direction | 1c | OB | 6 |
| O07G410V01924 | Flight mechanics | 1c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01934 | Fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft | 1c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01935 | Maintenance and certification of aerospace vehicles | 1c | OP | 9 |
| O07G410V01944 | Control and optimization | 1c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01945 | Propulsion systems | 1c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01946 | Aerospace vehicles | 1c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01901 | Navigation systems | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01903 | Materials for the aerospace industry | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01904 | Real-time systems | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01905 | Meteorology | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01910 | Information management systems | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01913 | Technologies for forming aerospace materials | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01981 | Internships in companies | 2c | OP | 6 |
| O07G410V01991 | Final Degree Project | 2c | OB | 12 |
| Select A | Code | Training and Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | That students have demonstrated that they possess and understand knowledge in an area of study that forms the basis of general secondary education and is usually at a level that, while supported by advanced textbooks, also includes some aspects that involve knowledge from the forefront of their field of study. | |
| A2 | That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the elaboration and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study. | |
| A3 | That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include a reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature. | |
| A4 | That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences | |
| A5 | That students have developed the learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy |
| Select B | Code | Knowledge |
|---|---|---|
| B1 | Ability to design, develop and manage aeronautical engineering projects, based on the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of Order CIN/308/2009, that involve aerospace vehicles, aerospace propulsion systems, aerospace materials, airport infrastructure, aeronautical infrastructure and any air space, traffic and transport management system. | |
| B2 | Planning, drafting, direction and management of projects, calculations and manufacturing in the field of aeronautical engineering that have as their object, in accordance with the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of order CIN/308/2009, aerospace vehicles, aerospace propulsion systems, aerospace materials, airport infrastructures, aeronautical infrastructures and any space, traffic and air transport management system. | |
| B3 | Installation, operation and maintenance in the field of aeronautical engineering that have as their object, in accordance with the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of order CIN/308/2009, aerospace vehicles, aerospace propulsion systems, aerospace materials, airport infrastructure, air navigation infrastructure and any space, traffic and air transport management system. | |
| B4 | Verification and Certification in the field of aeronautical engineering that, in accordance with the knowledge acquired as established in section 5 of order CIN/308/2009, relate to aerospace vehicles, aerospace propulsion systems, aerospace materials, airport infrastructure, air navigation infrastructure, and any air space, traffic, and transport management system. | |
| B5 | Ability to carry out projection, technical management, appraisal, report writing, opinions, and technical advice activities in tasks related to Aeronautical Technical Engineering, and in the exercise of genuine aerospace technical functions and positions. | |
| B6 | Ability to participate in flight test programs to collect data on takeoff distances, climb rates, stall speeds, maneuverability, and landing capabilities. | |
| B7 | Ability to analyze and assess the social and environmental impact of technical solutions. | |
| B8 | Knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply the legislation required for the practice of Aeronautical Technical Engineering. |
| Select C | Code | Skills |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | Ability to solve mathematical problems that may arise in engineering. Ability to apply knowledge of: linear algebra; geometry; differential geometry; differential and integral calculus; differential and partial differential equations; numerical methods; numerical algorithms; statistics; and optimization. | |
| C2 | Understanding and mastery of the basic concepts of the general laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, fields and waves, and electromagnetism, and their application to solving engineering problems. | |
| C3 | Basic knowledge of computer use and programming, operating systems, databases, and software applications in engineering. | |
| C4 | Ability to understand and apply the principles of basic knowledge of general chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry and their applications in engineering. | |
| C5 | Ability to develop spatial vision and knowledge of graphical representation techniques, both through traditional methods of metric geometry and descriptive geometry, as well as through computer-aided design applications. | |
| C6 | Adequate understanding of the concept of business, the institutional and legal framework of business, and business organization and management. | |
| C7 | Understand the behavior of structures under stresses in service conditions and extreme situations. | |
| C8 | Understand the thermodynamic cycles that generate mechanical power and thrust. | |
| C9 | Understand the global nature of the air navigation system and the complexity of air traffic. | |
| C10 | Understand how aerodynamic forces determine flight dynamics and the role of the different variables involved in the phenomenon of flight. | |
| C11 | Understand technological features, material optimization techniques, and the modification of their properties through treatments. | |
| C12 | Understanding manufacturing processes. | |
| C13 | Understand the uniqueness of airport infrastructure, buildings, and operations. | |
| C14 | Understand the air transportation system and coordination with other modes of transportation. | |
| C15 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: The principles of continuum mechanics and the techniques for calculating its response. | |
| C16 | Adequate and applied knowledge of engineering: The concepts and laws that govern energy transfer processes, fluid motion, heat transfer mechanisms, and the change of matter, and their role in the analysis of the main aerospace propulsion systems. | |
| C17 | Appropriate and applied knowledge of the following engineering elements: The fundamental elements of the various types of aircraft; the functional elements of the air navigation system and associated electrical and electronic installations; the fundamentals of airport design and construction and their various components. | |
| C18 | Adequate knowledge, applied to engineering, of the following: The fundamentals of fluid mechanics; the basic principles of flight control and automation; and the main physical and mechanical characteristics and properties of materials. | |
| C19 | Applied knowledge of: materials science and technology; mechanics and thermodynamics; fluid mechanics; aerodynamics and flight mechanics; navigation and air traffic systems; aerospace technology; structural theory; air transport; economics and production; projects; environmental impact. | |
| C20 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: Fracture mechanics in continuous media and dynamic approaches, structural instability fatigue and aeroelasticity. | |
| C21 | Adequate knowledge applied to engineering of: The fundamentals of sustainability, maintainability, and operability of aerospace vehicles. | |
| C22 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: The fundamentals of fluid mechanics that describe flow in all regimes, to determine pressure distributions and forces on aircraft. | |
| C23 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: The physical phenomena of flight, its qualities and control, aerodynamic and propulsive forces, performance, stability. | |
| C24 | Adequate and applied knowledge of the following engineering techniques: Aircraft systems and automatic flight control systems for aerospace vehicles. | |
| C25 | Appropriate knowledge of, and application to, engineering in the following areas: aeronautical design and project calculation methods; the use of aerodynamic experimentation and the most significant parameters in theoretical application; the use of experimental techniques, equipment, and measuring instruments specific to the discipline; the simulation, design, analysis, and interpretation of experimentation and flight operations; and aircraft maintenance and certification systems. | |
| C26 | Applied knowledge of: aerodynamics; mechanics and thermodynamics; flight mechanics; aircraft engineering (fixed and rotary wings); structural theory. | |
| C27 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: The fundamentals of sustainability, maintainability, and operability of space systems. | |
| C28 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: The fundamentals of fluid mechanics that describe flow in any regime and determine pressure distributions and aerodynamic forces. | |
| C29 | Adequate knowledge applied to Engineering of: The concepts and laws that govern internal combustion, and their application to rocket propulsion. | |
| C30 | Adequate knowledge applied to engineering of: technological performance, optimization techniques for materials used in the aerospace sector, and treatment processes to modify their mechanical properties. | |
| C31 | Adequate knowledge applied to engineering of: The physical phenomena of flight of air defense systems, their qualities and control, performance, stability, and automatic control systems. | |
| C32 | Appropriate knowledge of, and application to, engineering: calculation and development methods for defense materials and systems; management of the discipline's experimental techniques, equipment, and measuring instruments; numerical simulation of the most significant physical and mathematical processes; inspection, quality control, and fault detection techniques; and the most appropriate repair methods and techniques. | |
| C33 | Applied knowledge of: aerodynamics; flight mechanics; air defense engineering (ballistics, missiles, and airborne systems); space propulsion; materials science and technology; structural theory. | |
| C34 | An original exercise to be completed individually and presented and defended before a university panel. It consists of a professional project in the field of specific Aerospace Engineering technologies that synthesizes and integrates the skills acquired during the coursework. |
| Select D | Code | Competencies |
|---|---|---|
| D1 | Ability to analyze, organize and plan | |
| D2 | Leadership, initiative and entrepreneurial spirit | |
| D3 | Oral and written communication skills in the native language | |
| D4 | Ability to learn independently and manage information | |
| D5 | Problem-solving and decision-making skills | |
| D6 | Interpersonal communication skills | |
| D7 | Ability to adapt to new situations with creativity and innovation | |
| D8 | Critical and self-critical reasoning capacity | |
| D9 | Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team | |
| D10 | Ability to deal with and act in conflict and negotiation situations | |
| D11 | Be motivated by quality and sensitive to topics in the field of studies | |
| D12 | Ethical and democratic commitment | |
| D13 | Sustainability and environmental commitment. Equitable, responsible, and efficient use of resources. |
Professional outings
- Design, manufacture, development, maintenance and improvement of aircraft or space vehicles, aerospace propulsion systems, airport infrastructure, air navigation and any air transportation system or air traffic management
- Aeronautical verification and certification: drafting and management of expert reports, certificates of navigability, inspections of aerospace material, opinions and technical advice in areas related to their specialty, quality control, technical-experimental tests
- Environment: analysis and evaluation of the environmental and social impact of technicians