Aerospace Engineering Undergraduate Degree Program

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Develop the vehicles, technologies and systems that move us into the future

What makes this program different?

Through our research centres, co-operative programs and partnerships with leading aerospace companies, students learn to master the mechanisms behind flight and propulsion, and gain hands-on experience applying modern theories to the real world.

Degree
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)

Department
Aerospace Engineering

Accreditation
Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (external link, opens in new window)

Options
FT 4yrs, Co-op 5yrs, multiple optional specializations

How to Apply

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Paid co-op option

Co-op students make an average of $50,000 a year, build professional industry connections with experts (e.g. Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada), and gain on-the-job experience in their future careers.

Learn more about co-op and AERIAS aerospace internship options.

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Facilities for sophisticated & experimental research

Developing space planes, improving drones, conceptualizing fast transport systems like the Hyperloop - there are endless possibilities for sophisticated research in any of our 24 aerospace labs and facilities.

Learn about our labs

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#1 in Ontario for dedicated & personalized student support

The First- Year Engineering Office (FYEO) caters to all first year academic and administrative needs, ensuring a successful transition from high school student to thriving future engineer! First year students also benefit from first year intervention and transition programs that help students maintain and upgrade their academic standing.

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Funding for your studies & business ideas

Explore scholarships, awards, income opportunities, and financial assistance options to finance your studies.

If you have an innovative idea or startup, you may also qualify for Esch Award funding, which supports eligible ventures from the ideation to launch stages.

Degree specializations & focus streams:

Aircraft: This specialization offers in-depth knowledge of analysis, design, development and control of all types of aircraft (airplanes, unmanned aerial vehicles, helicopters). As a graduate of this specialization, you'll be qualified for employment at more than 400 Canadian aerospace firms. The skills you acquire can also be applied to other areas, such as robotics and automotive.

Avionics: This specialization provides additional knowledge on the electronics systems in aircraft, satellites and spacecraft, giving students exceptional knowledge of flight instrumentation, computer control, and flight control algorithms. Graduates of this specialization are qualified for careers with most Canadian aerospace firms, yet skills can also be applied to other areas, such as robotics and automotive.

Spacecraft: Students in this stream design spacecraft, broaden their knowledge of mission planning and the dynamics of satellites on-orbit. In addition to general aerospace industry careers, graduates of this stream are qualified for jobs with leading aerospace companies and are equipped with skills that can also be applied to other areas like space robotics and Big Data analysis.

Program enhancements:

The co-operative (co-op) & internship program offers engineering students 8, 12 & 16 months of paid, full-time on-the-job experience, to develop skills, build professional connections and gain confidence in their chosen discipline.

The Optional Specialization in Management Sciences (OSMS) focuses on engineering and operations management, operations research, finance and organizational behaviour and prepares students for engineering leadership.

The Optional Specialization in Engineering Innovation & Entrepreneurship (OSEIE) offers business and innovation theory to help students shape ideas, develop technology, and prepare their concepts into marketable ventures.

Postgraduate options

The Accelerated Masters of Applied Science Pathway helps research-minded students, who have a minimum CGPA of A-, earn a Master of Applied Sciences up to one year earlier.

A Professional Engineer (P.Eng) License (external link, opens in new window) is an optional professional designation for aerospace engineering graduates through Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).

Academic support:

The first year Transition Program is designed to help students who may be struggling with the pace of university learning, have missed credits, or need to improve their academic standing. This program ensures that students have the tools and guidance they need to succeed and remain on track in their studies.

Admission requirements

“The curriculum is designed to provide a strong fundamental background in engineering science and applied mathematics, along with the ability to apply this knowledge to the analysis and design of future aircraft and spacecraft. The technical electives and specialized stream courses in the curriculum allow students to pursue an individualized program of study toward their career goal. The curriculum is regularly being reviewed and enhanced by aerospace industry experts to incorporate the latest technological advancements. The latest of which is the addition of a technical elective course in machine learning and the inclusion of 3D printing subjects to the manufacturing courses. TMU aerospace prepares students for lifelong learning and the achievement of their career goals in the field of aerospace engineering and in a wide range of other areas.” - Dr. Hekmat AlighanbariProfessor and Chair

Aerospace students are empowered to lead and are equipped to chase new realms of knowledge and possibility. From building rockets to creating prototypes for clients like Bombardier and Collins Aerospace, students study aerodynamics, stress analysis and structural design, flight mechanics, stability and control, aircraft performance, propulsion, avionics and systems.

First & second year courses are designed to give students the foundation through mathematics and engineering sciences, areas that are essential for all engineering programs. You'll learn how to apply that knowledge to analyze and improve processes and systems, and to work with your peers to solve challenging aeronautical engineering problems.

By third year, students have a sense of their areas of interest and can choose to pursue one of three specializations (Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Avionics).

Final (fourth or fifth) year students focus on career readiness and pursuing independent passions and innovations through their specializations. Students also work on design teams to analyze aircrafts or spacecrafts and present their projects to industry representatives. Full course descriptions are available on the undergraduate calendar.

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Get involved!

Engineering students join student government, groups, design teams & competitions to create meaningful relationships with alumni and industry, deepen their applied knowledge of engineering, and meet new people. Learn about some of our clubs including the Aerospace Course Union, (external link) the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (external link) , Toronto Metropolitan University Aero Design (external link) , and the Toronto Metropolitan University Rocketry Club.

Student groups & competitions

Get help!

Program-specific, career development, personal counselling and more, TMU is #1 in Ontario for providing support throughout your student journey.

Academic & Career Support

Clusters & zones

Students and faculty tackle real-world problems through our four zones and six clusters by joining forces with leading organizations, from industry and hospitals to community and government. Our students receive one-on-one mentorship from multidisciplinary experts, and use state-of-the-art technologies that ignite and nurture their start-ups from the ground up.

Clusters & Zones

What does an aerospace graduate do?

Career possibilities

Our graduates leave TMU with the technical skills to design, test, manufacture and maintain aircrafts, spacecrafts, and both land and water vehicles. They also have the real-world experience and the confidence to lead and make decisions that are conscious of our surrounding world. This sets graduates apart, and lead many to thriving careers as pilots, aircraft designers, aviation managers, aeronautical engineers and more, working for leading national and international companies and governments.