Aerospace Engineering @ TU/e

Track within the MSc Mechanical Engineering

Starting in September 2027, the Eindhoven University of Technology introduces a new Aerospace Engineering track within the Master’s programme in Mechanical Engineering.

This track is designed for students who want to contribute to the future of aviation, space systems, and high-performance engineering—combining a strong foundation in mechanics with dedicated aerospace expertise.

The programme is open to students with a Bachelor’s degree in:

Mechanical Engineering
Applied Physics
Aerospace Engineering

A Systems-Oriented Approach

Aerospace engineering is inherently multidisciplinary. At TU/e, we build on our strengths in mechanics of materials, thermofluids, control, and computational modelling to offer a systems-level perspective on aerospace design.

Students develop expertise in:

Lightweight structures and advanced materials
Aerodynamics
Propulsion and combustion
Flight dynamics and performance
Aircraft control and autonomous flight

This enables graduates to approach aerospace challenges as integrated engineering systems, rather than isolated disciplines.

Education and Structure

The track is built around two core courses:

AE-I: Design, Flight Dynamics and Performance
AE-II: Materials, Structures and Aerodynamics

In addition, students can choose from 20+ specialization courses, allowing for a highly personalized learning path.

Challenge-Based Learning

A central element of the programme is:

AE-CBL: Multi-disciplinary Aerospace Project

In this course, students work in teams on complex, real-world aerospace challenges, closely reflecting professional engineering practice.

Projects, Industry, and Research

The programme connects education with practice and research through:

Multidisciplinary aerospace projects
Internships in the aerospace industry
Master thesis projects aligned with cutting-edge research

Through a strong network of aerospace partners, students gain direct exposure to real-world engineering environments.

Guidance and Mentorship

Students are supported by staff with an Aerospace Engineering background and benefit from close mentorship throughout the programme.

The track is embedded in TU/e’s broader ecosystem of:

Advanced computational modelling
Experimental research facilities
Interdisciplinary collaboration

Why Aerospace Engineering at TU/e?

This track offers:

A strong mechanical engineering foundation
A flexible and personalized curriculum
Integration of education, research, and industry
A focus on multidisciplinary and challenge-based learning

Together, this creates an environment where students are prepared not only to understand aerospace systems, but to design, optimize, and innovate within them.

More Information

For questions about the programme:
📧 me.studyinformation@tue.nl