Aeronautical Engineering

Program Overview

Politecnico di Milano's Aeronautical Engineering Master's program prepares professionals to design, operate, and maintain aircraft systems in various industries, including aeronautics, space, and manufacturing. With tracks in aerodynamics, flight mechanics, propulsion, and structures, the program offers a comprehensive curriculum that equips graduates for roles in aerospace research and development, project management, and design engineering. Students gain expertise in aircraft design, aerodynamics, propulsion systems, and structural analysis, with opportunities for hands-on learning through projects and internships.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Aeronautical Engineering
• Level: Master (equivalent to MSc)
• Duration: 2 Years
• Campus: Milano Bovisa
• Language: English
• Mission and Goals: The program focuses on design, operation, and maintenance of aircraft and their on-board systems.
It aims to prepare highly qualified technicians capable of conducting research and design in fields like aerodynamics, materials, lightweight structures, aircraft systems, and aerospace propulsion. Graduates will be equipped to work autonomously or collaboratively in national and international contexts.

Outline:

• Tracks: Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics and Systems, Propulsion, Structures, Rotary-wing Aircrafts.
• Mandatory Courses: Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics, Aerospace Structures, Dynamics and Control of Flexible Aircraft.
• Other Courses: Aircraft Structural Analysis; Aircraft Engines; Experimental Fluid Dynamics; Aerospace Technologies and Materials; Design of Wind Turbines; Combustion Processes in Thermochemical Propulsion; Design of Aerospace Structures; Rotor Aerodynamics; Compressible Fluid Dynamics; Advanced Aerospace Control; Aeroservoelasticity; Aircraft Instrumentation; Aircraft Design; Management of Aerospace Projects; Communication skills; Final Thesis.

Careers:

• Potential Employers: Aeronautical and space industries, public and private bodies for aerospace experimentation, aircraft fleet management and maintenance companies, air-traffic control agencies, airforce, industries producing machinery and equipment where aerodynamics and lightweight structures are crucial.
• Specific Roles: Design of terrestrial or nautical vehicles, large buildings or bridges, power plants, lightweight constructions, motor industry (monitoring mechanical behavior of structures under stress).

Other:

• Eligibility: A Bachelor Degree in a related field and a minimum knowledge of Aeronautical Engineering.
• Additional Resources:
• Video presentation from Open Days 2021
• #Askastudent platform for one-on-one meetings with current students.