University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt
MSc in Aerospace Engineering
Wiener Neustadt, Austria
MSc
DURATION
4 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 363 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* non-EU: March 31, 2026
** for EU/EEA/Swiss/UK citizens | 850 EUR per semester + 250 EUR one-time registration fee for non-EU | non-inclusive of 25.20 EUR union fee for all students
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Aerospace Engineering at FHWN is a full-time, English-taught postgraduate programme in Austria focused on practice-oriented education, international projects and state-of-the-art research facilities, plus international networking and industry partnerships. The department gives students tools in high-performance computing, aeronautics, aircraft design, materials and modern methods to tackle technological challenges and prepare for engineering practice and innovation.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter Research and Development, Design Engineer, Project Manager, Innovation Manager, Sales and Customer Service and Consultant roles across aerospace, aircraft and aeronautics, automotive, mobility, communications and energy industries; employers include Diamond Aircraft, Schiebl, Airbus, OHB, Magna Steyr and Siemens.
Aerospace Engineering is always at the forefront of technological developments. The AE Department of FHWN strives to offer students the educational environment and the tools they need to tackle challenging topics and remain pioneers in engineering.
Highlights
- Full-time study programme in Austria
- Taught entirely in English
- State-of-the-art research facilities
- International projects with active student participation
- High-performance computing
- Excellent career opportunities
1st semester
Courses
- Adv. Math., Statistics & Optimisation (includes 3 ECTS for practical/laboratory sessions)
- CAD for Aerospace Projects
- Adv. Finite Element Computation (includes 3 ECTS for practical/laboratory sessions)
- Aerospace Project Management & System Engineering
- Quality Management in Aeronautics
- Aerospace Players & Trends 1
- Physics of Flight
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
2nd semester
Courses
- Aerothermodynamics 1
- Satellite Technologies
- Aircraft Design (includes 3 ECTS for practical/laboratory sessions)
- Aircraft Systems & Technologies
- Autonomy & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Space Propulsion
- Junior Team Project
- Lightweight Construction
- Composites Manufacturing Processes
3rd semester
Courses
- Aerothermodynamics 2
- Air-breathing Propulsion
- Senior Team Project
- Space Applications (Telecom/Nav/RS)
- Space Mission Analysis and Design (includes 3 ECTS for practical/laboratory sessions)
- Dynamics of Flight & Flight Control
- Spacecraft Environment & Interactions
- Aerospace Materials & Processes
- Aerospace Players & Trends 2
4th semester
Courses
- Master‘s Thesis / Seminar
- Master‘s Thesis
An education in Aerospace Engineering opens up many professional possibilities. State of the art education and the implementation of modern methods, materials and tools makes graduates highly sought-after in various industries. Our graduates work in various aerospace related companies (Diamond Aircraft, Schiebl, Airbus, OHB etc.) as well as in the automotive, energy, communication and additional fields (Magna Steyr, Siemens etc.) in all sorts of positions (R&D, management etc.).
- Research and Development
- Design Engineer
- Project Manager
- Innovation Manager
- Sales and Customer Service
- Consultant
- Fields: Aerospace, Aircraft and Aeronautics, Automotive, Communications, Mobility industries