Verbundwerkstoffe
Structure, mechanics, and manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites, including laminate theory, damage mechanics, strength assessment, production processes, and aerospace application examples.
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering
On the Master’s programme in Aeronautical Engineering at THI, you will deepen your knowledge and skills in the fields of aerodynamics, flight control, structures, loads, manufacturing and design, and apply them to real-world aircraft projects. You can study either full-time or part-time.
In the first stage of the programme, you will cover both structural physics disciplines and design methods, as well as aviation-specific, scientific, mathematical and interdisciplinary topics. Here, you will also carry out practical projects in aircraft development and work in a group to produce a preliminary design for an aircraft. In the second stage of the programme, you will write your Master’s thesis.
As a graduate of the Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering at THI, you will be in high demand on the job market – from project managers and design engineers to those responsible for aircraft programmes. The Ingolstadt region offers a wide range of opportunities, with the Airbus Group in Manching and Donauwörth, MBDA in Schrobenhausen and numerous regional medium-sized companies.
Job perspectives
There are career opportunities in all areas of the industry for students who hold a master’s degree in aerospace engineering: in the course of their postgraduate study they will have been able to broaden their insights into development and design, testing and validation techniques, test engineering, aircraft certification, maintenance and repair services, production and assembly as well as avionics and propulsion systems.
As one of the most rapidly developing business regions in Europe, the Ingolstadt area is also home to the aviation industry with companies such as Airbus Group in Manching and Donauwörth, MBDA in Schrobenhausen and numerous regional SMEs. Areas of activity range from working as a project manager or a design engineer to taking on responsibility for aircraft programmes.
Curriculum Aeronautical Engineering
1st Semester
Verbundwerkstoffe
<p>Structure, mechanics, and manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites, including laminate theory, damage mechanics, strength assessment, production processes, and aerospace application examples.</p>
Simulation/Numerische Methoden
<p>Mathematical and numerical methods for engineering simulations, including model formulation, interpolation, numerical solution of differential equations, linear algebra, and simulation-based system analysis.</p>
Flugzeugsystementwurf
<p>Integrated aircraft system design including systems engineering, subsystem design, full-system simulation, control-path analysis, and basic autopilot design with integration and testing.</p>
Mechatronik
<p>Fundamentals of mechatronic systems including sensors, actuators, modeling, observers, discrete-time control, and microcontrollers, focusing on integrated mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.</p>
Antriebstechnologie
<p>Fundamentals and current developments in aircraft propulsion, including turbomachinery, engine control, alternative energy carriers, emissions, and electric propulsion concepts for sustainable aviation.</p>
Wahlfach
Aerodynamische Methoden
<p>Fundamental and advanced methods for analyzing airfoil, wing, and aircraft flows. Topics include potential theory, CFD, semi-empirical approaches, and experimental wind-tunnel aerodynamics.</p>
Leichtbau
<p>Principles and calculation methods of lightweight design, including load-bearing structures, plate and shell theory, stability failure, torsion, and thin-walled structural design for mechanical and aircraft engineering.</p>
Flugzeugstrukturentwurf
<p>Conceptual design of transport aircraft including market and trend analysis, design guidelines, aerodynamic layout, configuration selection, and cabin design. Team-based work on a realistic aircraft design task considering technical, economic, and societal constraints.</p>
Höhere FEM
<p>Advanced finite element methods covering continuum mechanics, linear and nonlinear FEM, dynamic and stability analyses, and model validation using commercial FEM software.</p>
Autonomes Fliegen
<p>Overview of automated driving functions focusing on sensors, functional safety, human–machine interaction, homologation, and testing and validation methods.</p>
Wahlfach
Masterarbeit
<p>Independent scientific work on a complex aerospace engineering topic, covering problem analysis, research, methodology, solution development, and academic presentation of results.</p>
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester |
Application dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system.
Requirements
Admission restrictions are decided for each semester and are usually published in April each year. The average mark required and the waiting time for receiving a place are not decided in advance, but depend on the number of applicants and available capacity.
Please find further information on our Master application pages.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Academic advisor
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uli Burger
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On the Master’s programme in Aeronautical Engineering at THI, you will deepen your knowledge and skills in the fields of aerodynamics, flight control, structures, loads, manufacturing and design, and apply them to real-world aircraft projects. You can study either full-time or part-time.
In the first stage of the programme, you will cover both structural physics disciplines and design methods, as well as aviation-specific, scientific, mathematical and interdisciplinary topics. Here, you will also carry out practical projects in aircraft development and work in a group to produce a preliminary design for an aircraft. In the second stage of the programme, you will write your Master’s thesis.
As a graduate of the Master’s in Aeronautical Engineering at THI, you will be in high demand on the job market – from project managers and design engineers to those responsible for aircraft programmes. The Ingolstadt region offers a wide range of opportunities, with the Airbus Group in Manching and Donauwörth, MBDA in Schrobenhausen and numerous regional medium-sized companies.
Job perspectives
There are career opportunities in all areas of the industry for students who hold a master’s degree in aerospace engineering: in the course of their postgraduate study they will have been able to broaden their insights into development and design, testing and validation techniques, test engineering, aircraft certification, maintenance and repair services, production and assembly as well as avionics and propulsion systems.
As one of the most rapidly developing business regions in Europe, the Ingolstadt area is also home to the aviation industry with companies such as Airbus Group in Manching and Donauwörth, MBDA in Schrobenhausen and numerous regional SMEs. Areas of activity range from working as a project manager or a design engineer to taking on responsibility for aircraft programmes.
Curriculum Aeronautical Engineering
1st Semester
Verbundwerkstoffe
<p>Structure, mechanics, and manufacturing of fiber-reinforced composites, including laminate theory, damage mechanics, strength assessment, production processes, and aerospace application examples.</p>
Simulation/Numerische Methoden
<p>Mathematical and numerical methods for engineering simulations, including model formulation, interpolation, numerical solution of differential equations, linear algebra, and simulation-based system analysis.</p>
Flugzeugsystementwurf
<p>Integrated aircraft system design including systems engineering, subsystem design, full-system simulation, control-path analysis, and basic autopilot design with integration and testing.</p>
Mechatronik
<p>Fundamentals of mechatronic systems including sensors, actuators, modeling, observers, discrete-time control, and microcontrollers, focusing on integrated mechanical, electrical, and IT systems.</p>
Antriebstechnologie
<p>Fundamentals and current developments in aircraft propulsion, including turbomachinery, engine control, alternative energy carriers, emissions, and electric propulsion concepts for sustainable aviation.</p>
Wahlfach
Aerodynamische Methoden
<p>Fundamental and advanced methods for analyzing airfoil, wing, and aircraft flows. Topics include potential theory, CFD, semi-empirical approaches, and experimental wind-tunnel aerodynamics.</p>
Leichtbau
<p>Principles and calculation methods of lightweight design, including load-bearing structures, plate and shell theory, stability failure, torsion, and thin-walled structural design for mechanical and aircraft engineering.</p>
Flugzeugstrukturentwurf
<p>Conceptual design of transport aircraft including market and trend analysis, design guidelines, aerodynamic layout, configuration selection, and cabin design. Team-based work on a realistic aircraft design task considering technical, economic, and societal constraints.</p>
Höhere FEM
<p>Advanced finite element methods covering continuum mechanics, linear and nonlinear FEM, dynamic and stability analyses, and model validation using commercial FEM software.</p>
Autonomes Fliegen
<p>Overview of automated driving functions focusing on sensors, functional safety, human–machine interaction, homologation, and testing and validation methods.</p>
Wahlfach
Masterarbeit
<p>Independent scientific work on a complex aerospace engineering topic, covering problem analysis, research, methodology, solution development, and academic presentation of results.</p>
| 1. Semester | |
|---|---|
| 2. Semester | |
| 3. Semester |
Application dates
Applications for this degree may be submitted through the online application system.
Requirements
Admission restrictions are decided for each semester and are usually published in April each year. The average mark required and the waiting time for receiving a place are not decided in advance, but depend on the number of applicants and available capacity.
Please find further information on our Master application pages.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions about applications, admission, enrolment, student finance, accommodation or other general topics? If so, please use our contact form and select the relevant topic. This will ensure your enquiry is sent directly to the relevant contact person(s) and can be answered quickly and effectively.
Academic advisor
-
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uli Burger
Other programmes you may be interested in
-
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Master of Science (M. Sc.)
At the heart of this research-focused Master’s programme is an individual research project tailored to your academic interests. You can choose from topics across electrical engineering, computer science, and engineering disciplines, allowing you to explore cutting-edge technologies in depth. Through advanced scientific methods, independent project work, and close engagement with current research, you will strengthen your analytical and research skills while building a solid foundation for a future doctoral degree and a career in research, development, or innovation.
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In the Master's degree programme Aeronautical Engineering at THI, the focus is on real flight projects and building your own aircraft in preliminary design: aerodynamics, flight control, structure, loads, manufacturing, and design are studied in further depth.
About the degree program -
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