Bsc Aerospace Engineering

TU Delft's BSc Aerospace Engineering puts you directly in touch with hands-on learning with top-class teaching and research facilities. You'll work in the ISO 8 cleanroom, build and test satellites, and conduct real-time data communication with a multi-band satellite ground station. The Aircraft Hall and flying classroom Cessna Citation II of the faculty provide you with hands-on experience with full-scale aircraft and flight testing. You'll also employ the Cyber Zoo for robotics and drone testing, as well as subsonic, supersonic, and hypersonic wind tunnel aerodynamic testing. You'll integrate this equipment into coursework, group projects, and research, which enables you to build hands-on expertise that's valued by industry:

• Test and design nanosatellites: In the ISO 8 cleanroom with vacuum ovens and Helmholtz cages for attitude control testing.

• Mechanical, electrical, and 3D printing: Activities in the adjacent workshop, facilitating satellite and aerospace hardware development.

• Satellite communication: Conduct real satellites and download mission data through the multi-band satellite ground station, research satellite communication and orbit determination.

• Flight simulation and in-flight experiments: Using the Cessna Citation II PH-LAB and in the Aircraft Hall.

• Design projects and case studies: Group design projects and an 80-hour case project during the Study Tour, with industrial visits to leading aerospace companies and direct industry experience.

• Wind tunnel testing: Test and analyze aerodynamics phenomena in wind tunnels and in the Propulsion Lab.

• Cyber Zoo robotics: Study robotics and autonomous systems in the Cyber Zoo, a dedicated drone and robotics test lab.

• Planetary simulation: Utilize the Delft Planetary Laboratories for planetary environment simulation and testing of space instrumentation.

Graduates of TU Delft’s BSc Aerospace Engineering program are highly sought after, typically moving into roles such as aerodynamics engineer, orbital mechanics specialist, systems engineering specialist, and consultant. Most find a job within three months, with 38% securing positions before graduation, and many work in sectors like aviation, transport logistics, wind energy, consulting, and space instrumentation.

You’ll benefit from:

• Career guidance: The TU Delft Career Centre and dedicated Internship Office provide personal career guidance, networking events, and support for finding internships - even though internships are not mandatory in the bachelor’s, voluntary options and career support are available throughout your studies.

• High earning potential: Graduates from TU Delft enjoy strong employment outcomes, with an average salary reported at $132,000 per year, reflecting the university’s global reputation and the high value placed on its engineering degrees.

• Industry partnerships: TU Delft’s industry partnerships are exceptional, most notably, a five-year strategic collaboration with Airbus, which gives students access to joint research, curriculum development, and recruitment opportunities, directly connecting you with leaders in sustainable aviation and space technology.

• International recognition: The BSc Aerospace Engineering degree is internationally recognised and TU Delft is a member of the Washington Accord, ensuring your qualification is valued worldwide and holds long-term accreditation value.

• Top-tier employers and alumni success: Over 80% of graduates continue to a master’s program, and many alumni have gone on to start their own companies or join leading employers such as KLM, the European Space Agency, and Rolls-Royce.

Further Academic Progression: After completing your BSc at TU Delft, you can seamlessly progress to the two-year MSc Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft, with options to specialise in areas like aerodynamics, space flight, or propulsion. Your bachelor’s degree also opens doors to master’s programs at other faculties or universities worldwide, and for those interested in research, pursuing a PhD is a natural next step, supported by TU Delft’s strong academic network.