Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Degree in Aerospace Design, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Engineering

The Master's Degree in Aerospace Design, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Engineering is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with extensive and rigorous training in the field of aerospace engineering. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and apply technology in aerospace design, manufacturing, and maintenance.

Objectives

The main objectives of the program are to provide theoretical and practical training in the different disciplines involved in the design, configuration, assembly, production, and maintenance of an aircraft. The program emphasizes configuration and assembly production processes, composite materials, and new technologies applicable in the factory of the future and advanced materials.

Competences

The program aims to develop a set of general competencies in students, including:

• Ability to search for specific information related to the different subjects of the master's degree from all available sources.
• Ability to propose and develop reports.
• Ability to interpret technical documents.
• Ability to work in a team, in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Resource management: organization and ability to set priorities at work.
• Flexibility to adapt during the development of a project, ability to rethink.
• Critical reasoning: analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of different alternatives.
• Ability for effective written and oral communication.
• Information management: collection of information, organization, etc.
• Responsibility and capacity for self-learning.

Programme

The program consists of several modules, including:

• MODULE A: Design of Manned and Unmanned Aircraft
• MODULE B: Aircraft Systems Engineering and Aeronautical Quality
• MODULE C: Manufacturing Engineering in Composite and Metallic Materials
• MODULE D: Process Engineering and Configuration
• MODULE E: Assembly Production Engineering
• MODULE F: New Technologies and Advanced Materials
• MODULE G: Aeronautical Maintenance. Planes and Helicopters
• MODULE H: Factory of the Future
• MODULE I: Practices
• MODULE J: Final Master's Project

Recipients

The program is designed for students with a degree in engineering, technical engineering, or a related field. Any other MECES 2 or 3 level university degree, which also certifies work experience in the aeronautical sector for 5 years or more, will be valued by the management team of the degree.

Selection Criteria

In the event that the number of applications exceeds the number of places offered, a selection will be made based on the following criteria:

• Degree 30%
• Academic record 30%
• Previous experience 20%
• Interview 20%

Academic Management and Faculty

The program is directed by Luis Cadarso and Raul de Celis, with a team of experienced faculty members from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and industry partners.

Quality Guarantee

The program has a quality guarantee system in place, which includes an internal quality assurance system, a quality commission, and a results report.

Duration and Development

The program is offered in a face-to-face and face-to-face modality, with a duration of 60 ECTS credits and 600 contact hours. The program is delivered at the Hangar Laboratory VI of the Fuenlabrada Campus of the URJC, with a virtual classroom and Microsoft Teams platform.

Reservation of Place and Enrollment

The pre-registration period is from February 16 to September 30, 2026, and the enrollment deadline is from February 20 to September 30, 2026. The title price is 9000, with a possibility of scholarship. A pre-registration fee of 500 is required, which is included in the total cost of the course.

Documentation to Attach, Forms, and Place of Delivery

Applicants must submit scanned documentation, including a national identity document, university degree, curriculum vitae, and responsible declaration of veracity of the data provided. The documentation must be submitted through the link provided by the university.