Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program

Design concepts and solutions for worldwide travel & otherworldly exploration

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What makes this program different?

Through one of our three specializations, aerospace grad students are empowered to build on their interests, gain specialized skills, conduct internationally recognized research, and work alongside our commercial partners on solutions that often get applied in commercial aircrafts.

Degree:
PhD, MASc, MEng, PMDip

Department
Aerospace Engineering

Fee range:
Domestic $9,517 - $10,622

Options:
1 or 2 yrs, FT & PT, 3 specializations, AERIAS internship

How to Apply

Admission requirements

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Research & professional development options

Pursue a career in academia or breakthrough research with our MASc (Master of Applied Science) and PhD streams, or elevate your understanding of aerospace engineering through our course-based MEng and professional diploma (PMDip) options.

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Work & research with leading aerospace companies

Opt to become an AERIAS intern, and conduct intensive research with a leading aerospace partner like Bombardier, BionX or UTC Aerospace systems while helping them improve products or processes.

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State-of-the art facilities & renowned faculty

Be guided by renowned faculty researchers whose breakthroughs have led to profitable startups and sought-after solutions. Explore endless research possibilities with our facilities’ transformative tools and technology.

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Choose your degree

PhD

Ideal for engineers with a master’s degree who want to pursue a career in academia or a professional research career.

MASc

Ideal for engineers with an undergraduate degree who want to pursue a specific research area or idea.

MEng

Ideal for engineers with an undergraduate degree who want to elevate their credentials and increase their job market opportunities.

PMDip

Ideal for technical staff engineers with an undergraduate degree who want more in-depth training, to advance in their career, or interact better with government and large corporations while continuing to work.

Getting In

PHD

MASc

MEng & PMDip

Grade requirements:

Master's degree in aerospace engineering or a related applied science field.
Minimum GPA of 3.33/4.33 (B+)

Grade requirements:

Four-year undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering, a related engineering field or applied science discipline from a recognized institution
Minimum GPA of 3.33/4.33 (B+) in the last two years of study

Grade requirements:

Four-year undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering, a related engineering field or applied science discipline from a recognized institution

Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.33 (B) in the last two years of study

Application requirements:

Connect with a supervisor
Apply through OUAC
Submit documents to Yeates School of Graduate studies including:

A resume/CV, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, English Language Proficiency test (if applicable)

Application requirements:

Connect with a supervisor
Apply through OUAC
Submit documents to Yeates School of Graduate studies including:

A resume/CV, transcripts, two letters of recommendation, English Language Proficiency test (if applicable)

Application requirements:

Apply through OUAC
Submit documents to Yeates School of Graduate studies including:

A resume/CV, transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, English Language Proficiency test (if applicable)

Statement of interest: 500-1000 words outlining:

A maximum of three (3) aerospace faculty whom you might like to have supervise you.
Your reasons for pursuing graduate study in aerospace engineering.
The research interest(s) you may wish to pursue in a doctoral dissertation.
How your previous studies and experience have prepared you for this program.
Your career objectives and how this degree program relates to them.

Statement of interest: 500-1000 words outlining:

A maximum of three (3) aerospace faculty whom you might like to have supervise you.
Your reasons for pursuing graduate study in aerospace engineering.
The research interest(s) you may wish to pursue in a master's research thesis or project.
How your previous studies and experience have prepared you for this program.
Your career objectives and how this degree program relates to them.

Statement of interest (For MEng only): 500-1000 words outlining:

Whether you prefer a project-based (faculty supervisor required) or course-based (no faculty supervisor required) program of study.
If you select a project-based program please identify a maximum of three (3) aerospace faculty whom you might like to have supervise you.
Your reasons for pursuing graduate study in aerospace engineering.
How your previous studies and experience have prepared you for this program.
Your career objectives and how this degree program relates to them.

How to apply to grad school

Courses

Courses offered in each of the three focus areas explore a range of topics from fluid mechanics, and aerospace manufacturing, to avionics and navigation, nanomaterials and nanocomposites. Whether you’re in a research-intensive program or pursuing professional development, the selection of available courses is designed to deepen technical engineering skills and foster real-life applications of ambitious and creative concepts and solutions.

As a PMDip student, you can trust that the skills you gain will be in high demand. Each course is developed in consultation with the Canadian aerospace industry and adheres to aircraft certification regulations, ensuring your expertise aligns with industry standards.

Visit the graduate calendar for full course descriptions and see which courses are offered this academic year.

All course descriptions

Current course offerings

Requirements to graduate

PhD

MASc

MEng

PMDip

Two (2) years, full time (max. six calendar years)
Four course credits (two aerospace credits, and two from a related program at TMU OR two can be transfer credits). With the approval of the supervisor, one of the four courses may be the Directed Studies course (AE8135)
Candidacy examination (oral & written)
Dissertation & defence

One (1) year, full time (max. three calendar years)
Five course credits: (3 aerospace credits, and two from a related program at TMU OR two transfer credits). With the approval of the supervisor, one of the four courses may be the Directed Studies course (AE8135)
Course selections are normally confirmed through a Program of Study agreement between supervisor and student.
Thesis
Research presentation

One (1) year, full time (max. Three calendar years), OR
Two (2) years, part time (max. Five calendar years).
Eight course credits (four aerospace credits, and up to four from a related program at TMU OR four transfer credits). One of the four courses may be the Directed Studies course (AE8135).
Course selections are normally confirmed through a Program of Study agreement between faculty advisor and student.
Major research project - students may apply to substitute the project for 2 courses
Research presentation

Completion of four required courses in:

Aircraft certification (AE802),
Aircraft safety & Reliability (AE8202)
Aircraft systems integration (AE8203), and
Advanced aircraft manufacturing (AE8141)

Submission of the Final Diploma report (AE8200)

Recommended course sequence:

Fall Term: AE8201, AE8202

Winter Term: AE8203, AE8141, AE8200

Grade requirements: If a course mark is less than B- (2.67/4.33 or 70%) for both MEng and MASc, and less than B (3.00/4.33 or 73%) for PhD, you must repeat the course or alternate with another. Failure to maintain an acceptable academic standing could result in your being asked to withdraw from the program. Failure in more than one course will be considered grounds for dismissal.

Enrich your learning through research, labs & community

With each field of study designed to encourage and guide your existing passions and curiosity, our programs offer all the tools, facilities, mentors and access to industry opportunities you need.

Aerodynamics and propulsion (AP)

With each field of study designed to encourage and guide your existing passions and curiosity, our program offers all the tools, facilities, mentors and access to industry opportunities you need.

Research Areas:

Applied aerodynamics research
CFD algorithms
Cooling of gas turbine components
Nonlinear aeroelasticity
Propulsion system research
Subsonic and supersonic aircraft design
Thermal management in aerospace systems
Wind turbines

Research Laboratories and Facilities:

Aerospace structures and aerospace manufacturing (ASAM)

With expertise in this field, you’ll have the skills you need to build a career as a structural engineer, stress analyst, structural designer, structural load officer, mass engineer, methods engineer, manufacturing engineer, aerospace materials engineer, airworthiness engineer and more.

Research Areas:

Characterisation
Computational methods in composite airframes
Laser micro machining
Manufacturing and automation
Modeling and analysis of aerospace advanced materials and structures in design and manufacturing

Research La ac boratories and Facilities:

Avionics and aerospace systems (AAS)

This field is ideal for our students who want careers in flight control systems engineering, automated control systems engineering, satellite systems engineering, space mission planning, satellite attitude control engineering, automation engineering and more.

Research Areas:

Advanced aerospace vehicle dynamics
Control systems development for robotics and aerospace systems
Innovative computer vision algorithms for unmanned space operations
Instrumentation
Spacecraft dynamics and control

Research Laboratories and Facilities:

Find your supervisor

Aerospace engineering professor Bo Tan leads a research team that has developed a cancer detection process that uses quantum sensors to analyze blood samples.

Aerospace engineering professor Goetz Bramesfeld, along with TMU alumni and founders of Superwake, built a solar-powered aircraft to monitor caribou populations in collaboration with Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Find your supervisor

Members of the Race to Zero student team

Whether you’re looking to join a student group, advocate for your peers in student government, challenge yourself and others at our graduate symposium, or just looking for support, we encourage you to make the best of your experience at TMU.

Grad student life

What can you do with this degree?

Career possibilities

TMU aerospace graduates are equipped with a competitive advantage, having gained invaluable expertise responding to emerging challenges and having made their own research breakthroughs. Our graduates pursue successful careers at national and international companies as aerodynamicists, propulsion engineers, structural designers, materials engineers, flight control systems engineers, space mission planners and more.

Possible employers:

Boeing
Bombardier
Magellan aerospace
Safran
Heroux-Devtek
And more…

Building science engineer at Read Jones Christoffersen Ltd.

Role: Developing responsive and user-friendly Windows, Android, and web applications using modern frameworks and libraries.

Afshin Rahimi
Associate Professor, University of Windsor

"At Toronto Metropolitan University, the amount of support and mentorship I received from the Faculty was incomparable, and the internship through the one-of-a-kind AERIAS program landed me a job right after graduation."

Aerospace Engineering (PhD) '17

Role: Manages end-to-end Talent Development projects, including resource allocation.

Rose Ghamari
Manager, Entrepreneur & Talent Develpment, The DMZ

“The courses offered in the PMDip provided me with the right expertise and knowledge, which helped me excel and stand out in my daily work. This program was a perfect complement to my undergraduate degree and allowed me to continue developing my professional network while still maintaining my full-time job in the industry.”

Aerospace Engineering (PMDip) ‘15

Aerospace grad students engage in remarkable and innovative research every day. The outcome of their work and dedication is a powerful example of what you can reimagine and accomplish with the guidance of our world-class faculty, the support and encouragement of peers, and engagement with the most advanced technologies, materials and ideas. Explore some of their research and discoveries below.

From exploring innovative aerospace designs to advanced spacecraft dynamics to PAVs, our aerospace graduate students are envisioning a future with travel technologies that advance ideas of sustainability, efficiency and global communities.