Make the leap and become part of the profession that you always dreamed about. You will carry out practices in the best aerospace and aeronautical industry companies in Spain. Enrolment open
Because it equips you to design, develop and manage aeronautical and space systems, combining advanced engineering, innovation and applied technology in a strategic and constantly evolving sector.
A programme updated in 2025 and featuring the new UAX ELAb laboratory, based on the real needs of the aerospace sector.
You’ll learn to design, manufacture and integrate the systems that make flight possible: from aircraft and satellites to rocket engines and gas turbines. But at UAX, you won’t just stick to theory: you’ll apply this knowledge to real-world projects, working alongside companies and engineers in the sector, right from the first year.
By the end of the degree, you will have mastered the following:
And all this, without having to wait until your final year. At the UAX ELAb, our new aeronautical innovation laboratory developed in partnership with ELA Aviación, you’ll already be working on real-world projects such as an autonomous air taxi, a next-generation autogyro or a hybrid fixed-wing VTOL. You’ll combine this with over 25,000 m² of specialised facilities: a wind tunnel, a full-scale Airbus A320 flight simulator and a FabLab where you’ll collaborate on projects such as the launch of a microsatellite alongside B2Space.
Studying Aerospace Engineering at UAX means one thing: by the time you graduate, you will have already achieved what others will only have studied.
Enjoy a unique experience in aerospace engineering
Through the UAX Makers ecosystem and the UAX ELAb, you will work on real-world technical challenges alongside industry professionals, taking part in the design, prototyping and validation of advanced aircraft such as air taxis, autogyros and hybrid VTOL systems, applying your knowledge in innovation environments that have a direct impact on the industry.
Build a professional portfolio by participating in real-world developments such as the launch of a microsatellite or the integration of flight systems.
Thanks to the partnership with 72 Motorsport, you will be able to work with real technology used in demanding environments such as JuniorGP, applying your aerospace skills to racing vehicles.
Get certified in ALTAIR HyperWorks, Google Digital Tools and other key simulation and engineering tools.
More than 25,000 m² of laboratories with wind tunnel, Airbus A320 simulator and turbojet bench.
You will have personalised monitoring by tutors who combine teaching with their employment activity, and so they will offer you up-to-date and practical teaching.
Moreover, you have various areas of specialisation in order to develop your future professional career.
Itinerary I: Aircraft
Itinerary II: Aircraft engines
Itinerary III: Aeronautics
Itinerary IV: Airports
Degree in Aerospace Engineering
FIRST COURSE
ANNUAL
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0140401 | Álgebra Lineal | FB | 9 |
| 0140402 | Cálculo Infinitesimal | FB | 9 |
| 0140403 | Física | FB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 27 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0140404 | Informática | FB | 6 |
| 0140405 | Sistemas y Técnicas de Representación | FB | 6 |
| 0140406 | Aerospace Technology | OB | 4,5 |
| TOTAL: | 16.5 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0140407 | Economía y Administración de Empresas | FB | 6 |
| 0140408 | Production Management | OB | 4,5 |
| 0140409 | Química | FB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 16.5 | ||
SECOND COURSE
ANNUAL
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0240401 | Aleaciones Metálicas y Materiales Compuestos | OB | 9 |
| 0240402 | Elasticidad y Resistencia de Materiales | OB | 9 |
| 0240403 | Matemática Avanzada | FB | 9 |
| 0240404 | Mecánica Racional y Analítica | OB | 9 |
| 0240405 | Termodinámica y Transmisión de Calor | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 45 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0240406 | Electrotecnia | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 6 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0240407 | Aviónica I | OB | 3 |
| 0240408 | Mecánica de Fluidos I | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 9 | ||
AIRCRAFT MENTION - THIRD YEAR
ANNUAL
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0340401 | Estructuras Aeroespaciales | OB | 9 |
| 0340402 | Idioma Básico | OB | 6 |
| 0340421 | Aerodinámica (AV) | OB | 9 |
| 0340422 | Motopropulsión | OB | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 33 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0340404 | Mecánica de Fluidos II | OB | 3 |
| 0340406 | Software Aplicado al Cálculo de Estructuras (AV-AM) | OB | 3 |
| 0340407 | Vibraciones y Acústica (AV-AM) | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0340409 | Electrónica y Control | OB | 6 |
| 0340410 | Sistemas de Avión (AV-AM) | OB | 6 |
| 0340411 | Software Aplicado a la Mecánica de Fluidos | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 15 | ||
AIRCRAFT MENTION - FOURTH YEAR
ANNUAL
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0440401 | Comunicación Profesional | OB | 6 |
| 0440402 | Idioma Técnico | OB | 6 |
| 0440415 | Cálculo de Aeronaves (AV) | OB | 9 |
| 0440416 | Mecánica del Vuelo (AV) | OB | 9 |
| 0440436 | Prácticas en Empresa (Prácticas Externas) | OP | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 39 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0440417 | Aeroelasticidad | OB | 3 |
| 0440418 | Aeronaves de Ala Rotatoria | OB | 3 |
| 0440419 | Vehículos Espaciales | OB | 3 |
| 0440430 | Cálculo Numérico (AV) | OP | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 12 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0440409 | Trabajo Fin de Grado | OB | 12 |
| 0440433 | Certificación de Aeronaves | OP | 3 |
| 0440434 | Gestión de Proyectos Aeroespaciales | OP | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
AERO-ENGINES MENTION - THIRD COURSE
ANNUAL
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0340401 | Estructuras Aeroespaciales | OB | 9 |
| 0340402 | Idioma Básico | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 15 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0340404 | Mecánica de Fluidos II | OB | 3 |
| 0340405 | Motores Alternativos | OB | 6 |
| 0340406 | Software Aplicado al Cálculo de Estructuras (AV-AM) | OB | 3 |
| 0340407 | Vibraciones y Acústica (AV-AM) | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0340408 | Aerorreactores | OB | 6 |
| 0340409 | Electrónica y Control | OB | 6 |
| 0340410 | Sistemas de Avión (AV-AM) | OB | 6 |
| 0340411 | Software Aplicado a la Mecánica de Fluidos | OB | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 21 | ||
AERO-ENGINES MENTION - FOURTH COURSE
ANNUAL
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0440401 | Comunicación Profesional | OB | 6 |
| 0440402 | Idioma Técnico | OB | 6 |
| 0440436 | Prácticas en Empresa (Prácticas Externas) | OP | 9 |
| TOTAL: | 21 | ||
FIRST FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0440403 | Cálculo de Aeronaves (AM) | OB | 6 |
| 0440404 | Combustión | OB | 3 |
| 0440405 | Mantenimiento de Sistemas Propulsivos | OB | 3 |
| 0440406 | Mecánica del Vuelo (AM) | OB | 6 |
| 0440407 | Propulsión Espacial | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
SECOND FOUR-MONTH PERIOD
| Code | Subjects | Character* | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0440408 | Hélices | OB | 3 |
| 0440409 | Trabajo Fin de Grado | OB | 12 |
| 0440431 | Cálculo Numérico (AM-AP-AN) | OP | 3 |
| 0440432 | Certificación de Aeromotores | OP | 3 |
| 0440434 | Gestión de Proyectos Aeroespaciales | OP | 3 |
| TOTAL: | 24 | ||
*Character: BT: Basic Training, Ob: Required, Op: Optional
On the Aerospace Engineering Degree you will be trained to turn ideas into tangible projects, using technology with purpose and becoming a creative, autonomous, collaborative and passionate professional.
Some of our current projects:
You will be trained through the UAX Makers educational model, developed based on the needs of more than 50 leading companies from different sectors and which incorporates:
Professional software tools that you will use in the Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering:
The Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering has a faculty of excellence, made up of professionals widely recognised in the sector, who combine teaching with professional and research work in companies such as INTA, Airbus and CIEMAT, among others.
These are some of the professors of the Degree in Aerospace Engineering:
| RICARDO ATIENZA PASCUAL | Head of Studies. PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from the UPM. Specialist in Structural Calculation and Testing and Aircraft Certification Programmes. Head of the ARIANE - INTA Programme Test Centre. |
| JAIME FERNÁNDEZ ANTÓN | PhD in Aeronautical Engineering, UPM. Aerodynamics Area National Institute of Aerospace Technology - INTA. |
| ALEJANDRO PALACIOS MADRID | Industrial Engineer. PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UAX. Master in Theory and Practice of Practical Application of the Finite Element Method and Simulation. Methods Engineer AIRBUS |
| D. MARCOS ANTONIO RODRÍGUEZ | PhD candidate, ETSI Aeronáuticos UPM (Motopropulsion and Thermofluidodynamics). Head of Altran Methods&Tools in Flight Test (Airbus Defence&Space). Engine performances, air vehicle performances and flight qualities. |
| MARCELO ROLDÁN RUEDA | Industrial Engineer and PhD in Materials Engineering by URJC. Researcher in the Technology Division of the National Fusion Laboratory at CIEMAT. |
See the complete list of the faculty of the Degree in Aerospace Engineering
At UAX you will feel connected to the industry from the very first moment: Master classes, seminars and workshops will be part of your day-to-day life at the university.
You will be able to do external internships in leading aerospace companies and complete your training with visits to organisations such as Airbus or the National Institute for Aerospace Technology.
Currently, UAX has collaboration agreements with companies of the stature of:
We have Career Services, which provides you with the necessary infrastructure so that you can carry out internships in companies and institutions.
Live an international experience tailored to your needs
You will be able to do part of your training abroad thanks to the more than 160 mobility agreements that UAX has with international universities. They are located in strategic regions for aerospace development such as Germany, France, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates, among others.
You will have the opportunity to:
Our International Relations Office will accompany you throughout the process, offering you personalised guidance to choose the best option according to your profile and professional goals.
Find out what it’s like to study for your Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering at UAX, be inspired by the creativity and ingenuity of our maker projects, and discover what life is like on our campus, which is brimming with activities and events to suit all tastes.
UAX MAKERS
Work on real-world projects with companies. The UAX Makers model is based on collaborative work between students who come together to tackle a real-world project. To this end, we bring together students from different degree programmes, fostering a diversity of approaches and teamwork as key to achieving the best possible solution.
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We have met with more than 50 leading companies to understand their needs and develop an aerospace engineering programme that ensures the employability and success of all our students at a crucial stage.
Scholarships and Financial Support for Studying at UAX
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Comunidad de Madrid
Ayudas para alumnos con discapacidad igual o superior al 33% que cursen estudios en las universidades o centros superiores de enseñanzas artísticas de la Comunidad de Madrid.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
Si ya has decidido dar el paso, formaliza tu matrícula con antelación y benefíciate de una ayuda directa. Una forma de premiar tu compromiso y planificar tu futuro con ventaja.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to study an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50% discount on the total tuition fees.
2025 II Edición
Ayudas para estudiantes de FP de grado superior, grado, posgrado o máster matriculados en universidades españolas con convenio Santander. Un complemento económico para apoyarte durante la realización de tus prácticas profesionales.
Si te graduaste en UAX y ahora estás pensando en cursar una nueva titulación, queremos seguir acompañándote. Por eso te ofrecemos una ayuda del 10% sobre el importe de docencia.
Si tienes un familiar directo (hasta 2º grado) matriculado en UAX, puedes beneficiarte de una ayuda del 5% sobre el importe de docencia. Porque estudiar en familia es aún mejor.
Estudiar dos titulaciones a la vez es un reto, y queremos apoyarte. Si ya estás en UAX y te matriculas en una segunda carrera, contarás con una ayuda sobre tu reserva y matrícula.
Si quieres seguir formándote con nosotros y pasar de Ciclos Formativos a Grado, de Grado a Grado o de Grado a Postgrado, apostamos por ti con una ayuda de hasta el 25% sobre la docencia.
Si tienes un buen expediente académico, queremos reconocer tu talento con una beca pensada para estudiantes de nuevo ingreso. (Excluye grado en Medicina).
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50% of your tuition fees.
Renowned for helping you shape your career
The rankings place UAX amongst the best universities in Spain for graduate employability, innovation and an educational model that is closely linked to the world of work.
Forbes ranks UAX as the private university with the most graduates working in its area (nearly 90%), thanks to a unique educational model firmly linked to the labour market through more than 8,800 agreements with companies.
The prestigious ranking of the BBVA Foundation and the IVIE recognises us as the university with the best job placement in Spain 2023, consolidating our model focused on the real employability of our graduates.
The Coordenadas Institute of Governance and Applied Economics places UAX as the private university of reference in Madrid, highlighting our practical training model aligned with the reality of the market.
UAX obtains the highest rating of 5 stars and the overall "Excellent" badge for Employability, Teaching, Academic Development, Facilities, Online Teaching and Good Governance in the prestigious international QS Stars rating.
UAX is recognised as the second most innovative university in Spain, the only private university among the top three in the ranking. This recognition highlights our transversal commitment to AI and training in sustainability.
According to the Forbes 2025 List, UAX is positioned in the TOP 2 Spanish Universities in the adoption of Generative AI in the training of its students, developing innovative learning tools and models aligned with technological evolution.
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Aerospace engineering is a discipline that deals with the design, development and maintenance of aircraft and spacecraft. Aerospace engineers work on the creation of aeroplanes, helicopters, satellites, rockets and other vehicles that operate both inside and outside the earth's atmosphere.
Their roles include research and development of new technologies, improvement of propulsion systems, aerodynamics, materials structuring and navigation.
Aerospace engineering encompasses both aeronautics and astronautics.
Aeronautics focuses on the design and development of aircraft that operate within the Earth's atmosphere, such as aeroplanes and helicopters. Astronautics, on the other hand, deals with vehicles operating outside the atmosphere, such as satellites and spacecraft.
For more details, see the article on the difference between aerospace and aeronautical engineering.
In order to opt for a degree in aerospace engineering, it is advisable to take the Baccalaureate in Science, with special emphasis on subjects such as Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. These subjects provide the necessary basis for university studies in this discipline.
It is also possible to gain access through other technical or scientific qualifications.
El Grado en Ingeniería Aeroespacial de UAX ofrece diversas salidas profesionales en sectores como la aviación comercial, la industria de defensa, la exploración espacial, y la investigación y desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías. Los graduados pueden trabajar en empresas de fabricación de aeronaves, agencias espaciales, compañías aéreas, y centros de investigación.
Yes, the UAX Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering offers optional internships that allow students to gain professional experience and a successful entry into the labour market.
These internships are made up of 9 ECTS credits and students can carry them out in companies in the aerospace sector, which gives them the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in a real environment.
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The Degree Monitoring and Improvement Committee is made up of the degree programme management, two representatives of the degree teaching staff, two representatives of basic and specific subjects, two student representatives and one representative of the Vice-Rector's Office for Studies and Quality. In addition, guest members may be invited to deal with specific issues that need to be monitored.
Actions to improve the Programme:
This degree, according to RD 822/2021 (art. 34) must undergo the process of accreditation renewal. During the development of the process, an evaluation team from the Fundación para el Conocimiento Madrimasd will meet with different stakeholders of the degree. In addition, they provide us with a form so that any interested party can indicate to the Foundation those aspects they consider relevant to the development of this programme.
