Main Objective
The main objective of the Máster Universitario en Enxeñaría Aeronáutica is to train highly qualified aeronautical engineers capable of designing, analyzing, certifying, and managing aircraft and aerospace systems, in accordance with national and European regulations for the regulated profession of Aeronautical Engineer.
More specifically, the master aims to:
- Provide advanced engineering training in aerodynamics, flight mechanics, structures, propulsion, avionics, and aerospace systems
- Develop the ability to design and integrate complex aeronautical systems
- Train professionals to apply engineering methods, modelling, and simulation tools in aerospace contexts
- Prepare graduates to participate in certification, safety, and regulatory processes in aviation
- Enable students to address technological, industrial, and innovation challenges in the aerospace sector
- Qualify graduates for professional practice as Aeronautical Engineers and for research and doctoral studies
Competencies
General and Transversal Competencies
- Apply advanced engineering knowledge to complex aerospace problems
- Analyze, model, and solve problems with a systemic and multidisciplinary approach
- Communicate technical solutions effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- Work efficiently in multidisciplinary and international teams
- Act with professional ethics, responsibility, and safety awareness
- Engage in autonomous learning and continuous professional development
Specific Aeronautical Engineering Competencies
- Design, analyze, and optimize aircraft and aerospace vehicles
- Apply advanced knowledge of aerodynamics, aeroelasticity, and flight mechanics
- Design and calculate aerospace structures using appropriate materials and methods
- Analyze and integrate propulsion systems and energy sources
- Design and evaluate avionics, navigation, and control systems
- Integrate complex aeronautical systems ensuring safety, reliability, and performance
- Apply certification, airworthiness, and safety regulations
Technical and Applied Competencies
- Use advanced computational tools, modelling, and simulation techniques
- Draft and manage engineering projects in the aerospace sector
- Apply risk analysis and safety management methodologies
- Evaluate the technical, economic, and environmental impact of aeronautical projects
- Manage innovation and technological development in aerospace engineering
Research and Innovation Competencies
- Design and carry out research and development (R&D) projects
- Analyze and interpret experimental and simulation data
- Apply scientific methodology in aerospace engineering contexts
- Prepare, present, and defend technical and scientific reports, including the Master’s Thesis
Structure and Distribution of Credits
Is a two-year (4 semesters) full-time degree comprising 120 ECTS credits divided among compulsory, optional, external internship, and master’s thesis components.
| Type of credits | ECTS credits |
|---|
| Compulsory subjects (Obligatorias) | 66 ECTS |
| Optional subjects (Optativas) | 30 ECTS |
| External internships (Prácticas externas) | 6 ECTS |
| Master’s Final Project (TFM) | 18 ECTS |