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Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSc) FH Aachen - University of

Applied Sciences Aachen

Degree

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

[https://www.fh-
In cooperation with

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT

aachen.de/en/course-of-study/aerospace
-engineering-msc/the-study-course/]
Joint Degree/Double
Degree

Two year Master's programme- Two semesters are

studied at FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences
and two semesters are studied at RMIT Melbourne,
achieving two Master's degrees (MSc from Aachen,
MEng from Melbourne).

Course language(s)

Most modules are held in English. Two optional

modules are offered in German. Participants can
choose to write their Master's thesis in German or
English. The university offers a lecture module in CONTACT
"Technisches Deutsch" for non-German students.
Fachhochschule Aachen
Department of Aerospace Engineering
Admission semester
Prof Dipl-Ing Michael J. Bauschat
Hohenstaufenallee 6
Summer and winter semester
52064 Aachen

Beginning Tel. +49 (0) 2 41-6 00 95 24 28

Winter semester - October E-mail [mailto:master-fb6@fh-

Summer semester - March
aachen.de]
Course website [https://www.fh-aac
Programme duration
hen.de/en/course-of-

Three semesters (basic programme)

study/aerospace-engineering-msc/t
Four semesters (double-degree programme) he-study-course/]

Application deadline
Facebook
[http://www.facebook.com/fh.aachen]
Non-EU applicants: 30 November for the following
summer semester
Submit application to
EU applicants: 15 January for the following summer
FH Aachen
semester Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Master's Course Aerospace Engineering
Non-EU applicants: 31 May for the following winter Frau Corinna Hornig-Flck
semester Aachener-und-Mnchener-Allee 1
EU applicants: 15 July for the following winter 52074 Aachen
semester Germany

Course content

The Department of Aerospace Engineering of FH

Aachen University of Applied Sciences (AcUAS) offers
a three-semester (basic) and a four-semester (double
degree) Master's Programme in Aerospace
Engineering with a free choice of subjects in the areas
of "General Aerospace Engineering" and "Advanced
Aerospace Engineering".
The Master's programme "Aerospace Engineering"
provides the opportunity to obtain two graduate
degrees. Due to cooperation with the partner
university, the Royal Melbourne Institute of
Technology, students have the option to participate in
a regular three-semester Master's programme and to
extend it for a total of one semester, thus obtaining a
second Master's degree.
Because of a growing interest in integrated
programmes, FH Aachen University of Applied
Sciences has chosen a partner that is well equipped to
extend the range of lectures. With the double degree
programme, the university and its students profit from
major advantages. The students receive formative
experiences through their residence abroad, improve
their language skills and deepen their knowledge by
obtaining two Master's degrees. On the international
labour market, a double-degree programme enjoys a
high reputation and promises increased chances for
highly sought-after positions.
In addition, the school suggests degree programmes
with a focus on "Aeronautical Engineering",
"Astronautical Engineering", "Propulsion Engineering"
and "Simulation Engineering," enabling the study of
related subjects without conflict. The course awards
the title "Master of Science". The Master's programme
is accredited by AQAS.
The Aerospace Master's course is based on the basic
engineering knowledge taught in the school's seven-
semester Bachelor's course "Luft- und
Raumfahrttechnik". This is supplemented with the
teaching of sophisticated aerospace methods and
technologies.
The course was conceived in cooperation with the
department's consultancy board, whose members
belong to relevant industry and research
establishments. Aerospace is a world of international
cooperation. Therefore, most modules are taught in
English. Student presentations in English are also part
of the programme.
Where necessary, the study course strengthens
engineering basics for sophisticated applications. This
is complemented by modern methods for solving
complex interdisciplinary optimisation problems. It is
supplemented by a catalogue of general competencies
like foreign languages, entrepreneurship or project
management. The general competencies subjects offer
students the opportunity to gain experience in non-
engineering areas, which is a direct implementation of
industry demands.
Each of the degree programmes "Aeronautical
Engineering", "Astronautical Engineering", "Propulsion
Engineering" and "Simulation Engineering" includes
topic-specific modules. The study course concludes
with a project oriented Master's thesis and a
colloquium.

Educational organisation

During the first and second academic semesters,

students strengthen the basics in Engineering
Sciences and widen their specialised knowledge in
fields such as Environmental Effects of Aeronautical
Propulsion, Dynamics of Flight/Flight Control,
Transonic Aerodynamics, CFD Applications, Actuator
Systems, Aircraft Design, Space
Environment/Simulation, Space Mission Analysis and
Design, Hybrid Spacecraft Propulsion or Space
Utilisation and Technology. In the third semester,
students do their research for the Master's thesis.
Students participating in the double degree programme
spend their third and fourth semester at RMIT,
following lectures and writing their Master's thesis.
Collaboration with selected outstanding partners from
industry and research institutions is one of the unique
characteristics of this course.

Study abroad unit(s)

Basic Master's programme:

It is possible to spend the third semester (Master's
thesis) at a partner institution of higher education,
either in Germany or abroad. FH Aachen University of
Applied Sciences cooperates actively with more than
10 partner universities.
Double degree programme:
The first and second semester are spent at the home
university (Aachen University of Applied Sciences), the
third and fourth semester at the partner university
(RMIT).

Internships

No mandatory internship is to be completed during the

course.

Forms of assessment

Written (or oral) examinations at the end of each

semester. Student workload in each module is 5 ECTS
(= 150 hours of work). There are three examination
periods per year.

ECTS credits

90
Diploma supplement

Yes

Course-related German
language courses

Yes

Course objectives

The goal of the Master's programme in Aerospace

Engineering is to produce engineers who possess up-
to-date technical competence within a short period of
time. Conducted in close cooperation with network
partners, the programme cultivates engineers who can
be placed in complex work environments with the latest
tools. The graduates' expertise will eliminate the need
for long training periods in such positions. Graduates
are able to meet the demand for experts in the field of
aerospace engineering.

Tuition fees

There are no tuition fees at FH Aachen - University of

Applied Sciences.

Enrolment fees

Before the semester starts, a mandatory social

contribution (Sozialbeitrag) of 260 EUR per semester
has to be paid. This contribution is not a tuition fee, but
is used towards benefiting the Studentenwerk Aachen
(housing and social affairs). It includes the student
mobility ticket (public transport), which is valid for a
period of one semester. This allows the use of public
transport in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).

Costs of living

The cost of living in Aachen amounts to approx. 700

EUR per month. Therefore, you should have at least
670 EUR per month available, which is equivalent to
8,040 EUR per year. Monthly costs comprise the
following:
Social contribution and health insurance (up to age
30): approx. 80 EUR
Study materials, books: approx. 40 EUR
Accommodation: approx. 250-350 EUR (basic
accommodation)
Food, clothes and other essentials: approx. 200 EUR
Computer, TV and radio licence fee: around 18 EUR
In order to cover your monthly living expenses, the
amount mentioned above should be available under all
circumstances.

Job opportunities

Applicants should not count on financing their stay in

Aachen by working part-time during their studies.
However, some students are successful in finding part-
time jobs at the university, research institutes and
engineering companies around Aachen region.

Language requirements

All applicants have to submit proof of English language

skills by passing either the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the
International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) examinations. The
following minimum scores are
required:
(a) TOEFL with min. 92 score on the Internet-based
test or
(b) TOEFL with min. 580 score on the paper-based test
or
(c) IELTS with min. 6.5 overall band score
(d) Cambridge Certificate in English (FCE), Grade C
The proof of English skills must be submitted by the
day of enrolment.

A degree of German language proficiency is also

required. A Goethe Institute "Zertifikat Deutsch" at level
B1 must be submitted at the time of enrolment.

Required DSH / TestDaF

Yes

Academic requirements

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or

Mechanical Engineering with equivalent major.
GRE General Test result is compulsory for non-EU
applicants (with a minimum percentage of 83% in
"quantitative Part" (named as "% below").
English language proficiency
German language proficiency on level B1 - Zertifikat
Deutsch (for non-German applicants)

https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/course-of-study/aerospac
e-engineering-msc/application/ [https://www.fh-aachen.
de/en/course-of-study/aerospace-engineering-msc/appl
ication/]

Where to apply

FH Aachen
Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
Master's Course Aerospace Engineering
Frau Corinna Hornig-Flck
Aachener-und-Mnchener-Allee 1
52074 Aachen
Germany

Arrival support

Orientation is provided for the non-German freshmen

by student tutors, student services and the
International Student Society (INCAS). The
international office also offers essential information
regarding preparation prior to departure, finding
accommodation after arriving in Aachen, and university
life during the study period.
The faculty offers an orientation day for newly enrolled
students. During this day, students receive
presentations about the university, the faculty, all of the
courses in the first semester, the library services,
examination rules, and student projects. They also
receive information on the university's software,
enabling them to register on time for their courses.

Services and support for

international students

Assistance with cultural and social issues, as well as

academic advice and tutoring are available.

Accommodation

Generally, each student lives in a private room in a

shared apartment. Living areas, bathrooms and
cooking facilities are shared. Furnished rooms start at
about 225 to 300 EUR per month plus about 75 EUR
per month for electricity, water and heat. Most rooms
require the first month's rent and a security deposit of
one to three months' rent in advance before you can
move into the room.

Course website

https://www.fh-aachen.de/en/course-of-study/aerospac
e-engineering-msc/the-study-course/ [https://www.fh-aa
chen.de/en/course-of-study/aerospace-engineering-ms
c/the-study-course/]

About the university

The FH Aachen University of Applied Sciences was

founded in 1971 after the merger of several technical
colleges and vocational training centres. Additionally, it
looks back on more than 100 years of practice-oriented
educational tradition.

Theory and practice are closely linked during the entire

course of study. A professionally qualifying and
scientifically sound course of study is ensured by the
close connection with professional practice and the
staff of 250 professors and approximately 900
employees engaged in teaching and research.

More than 13,000 students benefit from this. The FH

Aachen University of Applied Sciences offers them a
first-rate education in modern and trendsetting
professions. Close cooperation with regional and
international business enterprises as well as renowned
research institutions such as the Jlich Research
Centre (FZJ) are reflected in the quality of the courses
offered. At the FH Aachen, new job requirements are
seen as a chance to constantly adjust and expand the
curriculum in terms of content.

At present, prospective students can choose from 53

Bachelor's and 22 Master's degree programmes in
engineering sciences, business studies and design.
Additionally, some degree programmes are offered as
dual and extra occupational study programmes.

An added, special advantage of the FH Aachen

University of Applied Sciences is the central location of
Aachen and Jlich, in close proximity to Belgium and
the Netherlands. This internationality in teaching and
studies is an essential and unique feature of the FH
Aachen. We enable our students to prepare for the
demands of a globalised working world and to develop
the capability of cross-cultural collaboration. To this
end, we support the mobility of our students and
teaching staff during the course of study and in joint
projects as well as through international degrees in
cooperation with our partner universities. At this time,
the percentage of students from abroad totals more
than 19%.

Total number of students

13,000

Total percentage of
international students

20 %

About the city

By choosing Aachen for your stay in Germany, you

have opened the door to a beautiful, historical and
youthful city. Aachen is located at the centre of
"Euregio", the border area between Germany, Belgium
and the Netherlands.
The unique location of Aachen in a tri-border region
(Dreilndereck) allows for a cross-border exchange of
knowledge, culture, and lifestyle that has come to
fruition. People from neighbouring countries come to
Aachen to work, and Aachener and Aachenerinnen
(that's what people of Aachen are called!) travel to
nearby Lttich (Lige) or to Maastricht, an equally old,
yet youthful, lively city. The motto "Stadt im Herzen
Europas" refers to the fact that European ideals like
freedom and living together in harmony without borders
are a way of everyday life in Aachen. In this tri-border
region, Europe has existed for a long time, outside
institutions and treaties.
Today, with around 250,000 inhabitants, Aachen is a
large city and the westernmost city in Germany. It is
located directly on the border with Belgium and the
Netherlands. The 40,000 students working in four
universities, industry, and trade keep thriving beyond
its borders. Every year, people from all over the world
travel to Aachen to enjoy the international and
easygoing atmosphere. A special annual attraction is
the CHIO (Concours Hippique International Officiel),
 one of the most important international equestrian
tournaments. Beyond that, even more is happening in
town. The ''Aachener Kultursommer'', held every year
in July, brings renowned musicians to one of
"Germany's most beautiful open air stages". Naturally,
there is the carnival in February, when people cast out
the winter with costumes, parades and festive cheer.

In the "Euregio", there are not only interesting and

lively cities like Maastricht or Lttich with numerous
shopping possibilities, but also cosy and inviting cafs.
There region has a rich cultural offering, with many
concerts and parties. The entire region has a lot to
offer - old hamlets in Limburg province, placid lakes
and woods in the Eifel and, again and again, cross-
cultural encounters with open-minded and interesting
people.

If you want to leave the city behind for a while, you can
do this in the forests of the Eifel in the south of Aachen,
or in the Hohes Venn, a unique high moor landscape
directly at the gates of the city. In summer, you can
easily travel by train or car to the seaside at Oostende
or Zeeland and enjoy the sun and the sea.

In Aachen, there is a lot to see and experience, and we

hope that we can offer you a glimpse of that. If you're
already curious, then come over and see it for yourself.

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