Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Aerospace

The Bachelor’s Program Aerospace is a 6-semester (3-year) study degree program that is fully taught in English. It is the ideal entry to the global topic of aeronautics and astronautics.

Key Data

• Type of Study: Full Time
• Standard Duration of Studies: 6 Semesters (Full Time)
• Credits: 180
• Main Locations: Garching, Ottobrunn
• Application Period: Winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.
• Admission Category: Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Start of Degree Program: Winter Semester (October)
• Costs:
  • Student Fees: 85.00 €
  • Tuition fees for international students
• Required Language Proficiency:
  • English
  • German

Information on Degree Program

Program Profile

Today, aerospace and Earth observation technologies are undergoing an interactive transformation that is revolutionizing the entire industry and will continue for decades to come. Start-ups and established companies continue to find new answers to questions about the mobility of the future, while China and the USA compete for dominance in space.

To solve technically complex problems in the field of aerospace, a comprehensive understanding of the overall system and a holistic approach is essential.

Therefore, the Bachelor Aerospace offers interdisciplinary education with solid basic knowledge, which also includes related engineering and navigation disciplines, to provide future aerospace engineers with the perfect foundation to enter a career in the international professional field of aerospace research and industry.

Graduates of the program are ideally prepared to advance complex technical and, above all, sustainable solutions for mobility in times of global ecological, economic, and political challenges.

The comprehensive description of the study program can be found in the following study program documentation:

• Degree program documentation for the Bachelor’s program in Aerospace (PDF)

Which Further Expertise and Skills Will I Acquire?

The program provides a solid foundation in aerospace-specific core disciplines (mathematics and systems theory, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, materials and machine elements, electrical and information engineering) and builds on this with practical structured and open course formats and a range of specialization offerings. It also furthers the ability to work in international and culturally diverse teams.

Which Professional Opportunities Can I Take Up with This Qualification?

The program trains engineers with solid basic knowledge ranging from mathematics and materials to fluid physics and computer science. The strong technical specialization in the aerospace sector makes graduates perfect candidates for further studies in the engineering field (e.g., consecutive in the Master Aerospace) or for a job in engineering (e.g., in industries such as aerospace, automotive, design, etc.)

Program Structure

Please note: The program is located at the campus Ottobrunn for the most part. In the first 4 semesters, on one day per week, lectures are held at the campus Garching.

The program consists of 19 compulsory modules distributed over the first four semesters. In the fourth semester, in addition to the compulsory modules, the "System Elective" can already be selected from a catalog of elective modules. In the fifth and sixth semesters, the focus is then entirely on the practical application of the theories and competencies from the first four semesters, as well as on focusing and specializing based on individual interests.

In the fifth semester, students are expected to expand their knowledge practically in the specialized internship, the "Engineering Internship", and in the group project, the "Engineering Project". The academic internship of the Aerospace Lab Course I and the elective module catalog of the "Modeling Elective", further optional "Engineering Electives" as well as a smaller "Supplementary Course" allow students to sharpen their personal competence profile. In the sixth semester, in addition to further elective modules and even greater freedom of choice, the focus is on the bachelor thesis, with which students demonstrate that they have learned to work independently and scientifically on a question.

• Overview degree program structure
• Program structure: Overview of modules

Language of Instruction

• Required language skills for admission: You need sufficient English language skills if you wish to apply for this program. The verification of your English language skills is usually carried out as part of the aptitude assessment.
• Language of instruction: The language of instruction for this program is English. You can also choose from electives taught in German.

Information on Study Organization

• Information on exams
• Contact Examination Board
• Information on studying abroad
• Information on internships

Fees for the Program

The tuition fees for international students from third countries for this degree program are 3,000 euros per semester.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them.

Please note: The semester fee as a contribution to the student union must be paid additionally. It varies depending on where you are studying.

Academic Regulations: Application, Studying, and Exams

• General Academic and Examination Regulations
• Academic and Examination Regulations (PDF 331 KB)
• All regulations and legal framework concerning studies

Application and Admission

Application Process

Admission requirements and the application procedure vary depending on the type of higher education entrance qualification you hold.

During the application period, you must apply through the application portal and upload your application documents.

Here you will find detailed information on the requirements for the documents you need to upload for application and admission.

Generally, applicants with an international higher education entrance qualification must have their documents reviewed in advance.

In detail:

• What are the steps of the application process?
• What admissions requirements do I need to fulfill?

Documents Required for the Online Application

• Higher Education Entrance Qualification
• Proof of German Language Proficiency
• Letter of Motivation (in English)
• Complete and Current Résumé
• Passport
• Preliminary Documentation (VPD) by uni-assist - for international applicants only

We may require additional documents depending on your educational background and your country of origin. Complete the online application to receive a comprehensive list of the required documents.

Documents Required for Enrollment

• Application for Enrollment (signed)
• Higher Education Entrance Qualification (authentic document)
• Most Current Photo (as for ID)
• Digital notification of your health insurance status from a German public health insurance provider (requested by applicant)

We may require additional documents depending on the type of educational background you earned and your country of origin. After accepting an offer of admission, you will receive a list of documents you must submit for enrollment.

Additional Admission Requirements

The degree program requires proof of a pre-study internship of at least eight weeks.

Please provide proof of the pre-study internship at the beginning of your studies (October 31 at the latest). An application without proof of internship is possible. You will then receive a mandatory requirement to provide proof of the internship no later than two weeks before the end of the first year of study.

You can find more information on the pre-study internship here.

Application Deadlines

Application period for the winter semester: 15.05. – 15.07.

Information about applying for a higher subject semester

During the application period, you must apply through the application portal and upload your application documents. Please be aware that we can only process your application if you upload all required documents within the application period.

We will review your application as soon as it is complete. Please check your account regularly, to see if we have any queries to your documents or if you have to amend one or more documents.

After receiving admission, you will see which documents you have to submit for enrollment, and in which form.

We recommend that you submit the documents for enrollment as soon as possible after receiving admission. If individual documents are not available by then, you can submit them up to 5 weeks after the start of the lecture period. You will, however, only be enrolled once we have received all documents.

You can check the status of your application at any time in your account.

Admission Process

Selection takes place through an aptitude assessment procedure. The aptitude assessment is a two-part procedure evaluating your ability to successfully manage the particular qualitative requirements of the Bachelor’s program.

In the first stage, your overall secondary school grades, your grades in subject-specific courses, and any relevant practical experience or additional qualifications will be evaluated using a point system. Depending on the amount of points accumulated, applicants are either immediately admitted, rejected, or invited to an admissions interview.

In detail:

• Aptitude Assessment for Bachelor
• Description of the Aptitude Assessment (German) (PDF 193 KB)