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    Aeronautical engineering degrees abroad

    Aeronautical engineering is a discipline that focuses on the research, design, construction, and maintenance of aircraft. You’ll graduate with the theoretical knowledge and technical expertise needed to make your career soar.

    You’ll develop a solid grounding in engineering fundamentals, like thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, before applying them to aircraft. You’ll trace the evolution of flying machines throughout history, and get to grips with the latest technologies and discoveries in the industry.

    Studying abroad will take your employability to new heights. You’ll learn how to collaborate with people from different countries and communicate across language barriers. You’ll also build an impressive professional network that’s sure to catch the attention of employers.

    Aeronautical engineering program structure

    BEng degrees require three years of full-time study, or four years if you complete an industrial placement. Sandwich years are a fantastic chance to sharpen your professional skills and gain hands-on experience.

    It’s also possible to study a four-year integrated master’s program known as an MEng. The first half of your course will be identical to the BEng program, but you’ll dive into more specialist and technical modules during your final two years.

    If the integrated course isn’t for you, you can pursue a separate MSc over one or two years. If you want to take your education one step further, doctorate degrees are available. A PhD usually takes between three and six years to finish.

    Your timetable will mainly consist of lectures, laboratories, tutorials, and design workshops. You’ll also get to go on interesting field trips and work on full-scale builds.

    Although every program will be slightly different, here are some of the core topics you’ll likely cover:

    • Thermofluids
    • Introduction to aircraft design
    • Aerodynamics
    • Mechanics of flight
    • Engineering mathematics
    • Engineering materials
    • Aircraft systems and performance
    • Manufacturing, technology, and management
    Aeronautical engineering program structure

    BEng degrees require three years of full-time study, or four years if you complete an industrial placement. Sandwich years are a fantastic chance to sharpen your professional skills and gain hands-on experience.

    It’s also possible to study a four-year integrated master’s program known as an MEng. The first half of your course will be identical to the BEng program, but you’ll dive into more specialist and technical modules during your final two years.

    If the integrated course isn’t for you, you can pursue a separate MSc over one or two years. If you want to take your education one step further, doctorate degrees are available. A PhD usually takes between three and six years to finish.

    Your timetable will mainly consist of lectures, laboratories, tutorials, and design workshops. You’ll also get to go on interesting field trips and work on full-scale builds.

    Although every program will be slightly different, here are some of the core topics you’ll likely cover:

    • Thermofluids
    • Introduction to aircraft design
    • Aerodynamics
    • Mechanics of flight
    • Engineering mathematics
    • Engineering materials
    • Aircraft systems and performance
    • Manufacturing, technology, and management

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    Aeronautical engineering undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in aeronautical engineering

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      Aeronautics Leadership - BA (Hons) University of Windsor, Canada

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      54,074 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Aerospace Engineering (Aeronautics) - BEng Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      30,634 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, August, May
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      Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering - BEng (Hons) (with placement) University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      16,300 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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    Associate in aeronautical engineering

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      Airframe Technician - ASc College of Alameda, USA

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January, June, August
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    Diploma in aeronautical engineering

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      Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics - UGDip Fox Valley Technical College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      6,600 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      August, January
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    Certificate in aeronautical engineering

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      Aircraft Structures Technician - Cert North Island College, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      10 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,760 CAD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Airframe and Powerplant Technology - Cert Mohawk Valley Community College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      6,892 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, January
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      Airframe Technician - Cert College of Alameda, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      7,950 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      January
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      Aviation Maintenance Airframe & Powerplant - Cert South Seattle College, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate certificate
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      9,687 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September, June, April, January
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    Pathway in aeronautical engineering

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      International Year - Aeronautics - UGP Lynn University, USA

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      18,340 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      -
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    Aeronautical engineering graduate programs

    Master's in aeronautical engineering

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      Aeronautical Engineering - MAE Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, Lithuania

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      3,900 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Aeronautical Engineering - MSc Linköping University, Sweden

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,000 USD

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Aeronautical Engineering - MEng University of Limerick, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,321 EUR

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      September
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      Astronautics and Space Engineering - MSc Cranfield University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      23,000 GBP

      Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

      Start date
      October
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    Future aeronautical engineering careers

    With the aviation industry expected to double in size over the coming years, the sky’s the limit for enthusiastic and highly-qualified graduates.

    Hundreds of career paths will be open to you in this multi-billion dollar global market. Here are just a few of the most popular:

    • Aeronautical engineer
    • Aeronautical designer
    • Aeronautical researcher
    • Aeronautical maintenance technician
    • Aviation consultant
    • Manufacturing engineer
    • Engineering consultant
    • Mechanical engineer

    Your university’s employability office can help you apply for your dream job, secure work experience, and improve your resume. It’s worth arranging an appointment if you’d like some extra support.