Master in Aeronautical Engineering

The Master's in Aeronautical Engineering at TU Wien is a new English-taught programme. It starts in the winter semester 2026. The degree is a Diplom-Ingenieur/Ingenieurin (Dipl.-Ing.), which is comparable to a Master of Science (MSc). It takes four semesters and 120 ECTS.

What you study

The programme tackles the big challenges in aviation. Civil aviation connects people and goods quickly and safely, but it causes about 4% of human-made global warming. The goal is to bring aviation emissions to net zero by 2050. Aircraft have to be light, and operating conditions change with altitude, so engineers need different solutions than for ground vehicles.

You look at ways to cut energy use: replacing fossil kerosene with drop-in sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), electrification, hydrogen as an alternative fuel, better aerodynamics through advanced flow control, and smarter use of lightweight design. The future fleet will have more varied configurations. Engineers in industry and research need to develop these with new methods, tools and AI, without compromising flight safety.

The curriculum is listed in TISS (course number 066 526). The programme page does not name individual modules, so check TISS for the full list of courses.

How the programme is organised

The programme is four semesters long and worth 120 ECTS. Teaching is in English. You can also choose German-language courses if you meet the language requirements. Students with enough German and English have a wider choice, but it is possible to complete the whole degree in English.

The admission process is handled only by the Studienabteilung (study department) of TU Wien. Applications sent directly to the Research Group for Aircraft Systems will not be considered. The programme page does not give a specific application period, so check the study department's pages for deadlines.

Who it suits

This master's is for people who want to shape the future of aviation. You should be curious, willing to try new approaches, and ready to work on tough engineering problems. A bachelor's in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and mechanical engineering from TU Wien or TU Graz meets the qualitative admission requirements if you have completed the required compulsory courses. Graduates of other bachelor's programmes must provide evidence that they meet the qualitative admission requirements when they apply.

If you are excited by new configurations, alternative fuels, aerodynamics and lightweight design, and you want to work in industry or research, this could be for you.

Admission, language and next steps

To apply, you need a bachelor's degree. If your degree is not in mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and mechanical engineering from TU Wien or TU Graz, you must show that you meet the qualitative admission requirements. This proof must be provided at the time of application, at the latest by the start of the master's programme. Conditional admission is not possible.

Non-EU/EEA citizens may face additional requirements and need extra documents. Contact the Studienabteilung for details.

The teaching language is English. You need to prove English at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The form of proof is set by a rectorate regulation.

Applications go directly to the institution, not through a central portal. The Studienabteilung handles admission. For general questions about the programme, you can email aircraft.systems@tuwien.ac.at, but they do not give advice on admission.

At a public university like TU Wien, EU/EEA and Swiss students pay no tuition within the standard duration plus two semesters. Other students pay a fee per semester. Check the university's pages for the exact amounts.

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sowie von deren Systemen und Komponenten

Zertifizierung, Qualitätssicherung und Sicherheitsmanagement hinsichtlich der Zulassung von Luftfahrzeugen im Rahmen der Luftfahrtgesetzgebung

Planung, Integration und Bewertung innovativer Technologien

Nachhaltigkeit, Energieeffizienz und Umweltmanagement in der Luftfahrttechnik

There is no central application portal in Austria: you apply to the institution, here TU Wien. A public university sets the admission requirements and dates for this level, so read them on the programme page. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, the student residence permit and housing.