Programs/Master/Engineering
Master

Aerospace Engineering

★ StudyPath verdict
8.7/10
Best for engineering graduates aiming for advanced aerospace research, design, and innovation at a top technical university; strong industry links and facilities but highly competitive with a rigorous technical focus.
Tuition · Intl
?
intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Apr 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2025
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
3,224
DUO ↑10% ↗
Intl. %
48%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
12 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
97%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,853
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
The MSc programme in Aerospace Engineering aims to develop the basic competences acquired in a BSc programme and take them to a higher level in terms of knowledge, critical reflection, making judgements and working independently. In order to achieve the levels we aim for, the MSc programme requires that you specialise and choose a specific direction within the domain of aerospace engineering. In the master Aerospace Engineering students can choose between five tracks: Aerospace Structures & Materials, Flight Performance & Propulsion, Aerodynamics & Wind Energy, Control & Operations and Space. A track is a general field of Aerospace Engineering (discipline) and a profile is a refined direction within that field of expertise (specialisation). The master programme Aerospace Engineering has a common outline for all tracks. Each comprises core, profile and elective courses, literature study, an internship and the MSc thesis.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Engineering & TechnologySector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Computer assignmentsInternshipLab workLectureLiterature studyResearchResearch projectResearch proposal
About Delft University of Technology
TU Delft is the largest and oldest Dutch public technical university, founded in 1842. Ranked #47 worldwide and consistently in the top 20 for engineering subjects. Known for cutting-edge research in aerospace, water management, and sustainable energy, with alumni including famous architect Rem Koolhaas.
Living in Delft
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€550/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
104k

Quaint, historic, and academic. Delft feels like a traditional Dutch town but with a strong international student presence. The city is peaceful yet vibrant, perfect for focused study.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Aerospace Structures & MaterialsSpecialisation
Aerospace materials and structures must perform flawlessly and reliably in often extreme environmental conditions, so they require sophisticated engineering to provide optimal resp
Flight Performance and PropulsionSpecialisation
The Flight Performance & Propulsion track integrates the knowledge and expertise of various aeronautical sub-disciplines into conceptual aircraft designs and subsystems that can me
Aerodynamics and Wind EnergySpecialisation
The master Track Aerodynamics and Wind Energy combines fundamental and applied research disciplines of aerospace and wind-power systems, focusing on the development of new analysis
Control and OperationsSpecialisation
The master track Control & Operations is focused on the through-life operations associated with the aerospace industry. It provides a fundamental background in modern flight contro
SpaceSpecialisation
The Space MSc track is offered to graduates that are looking for an academic programme that prepares them well for an exciting career in the international space sector. The master
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Very good job-market outlookfield: vliegtuigbouwkunde
Median starting salary (field)€3,853/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating97%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field88%
Permanent contract69%
Satisfied with their job4.2/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Werktuigbouwkundig ingenieurs28%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree58%
Women among first-years17%
International students48%
Say workload is “just right”43%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 328 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance3.6
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.8
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.3
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-01-15
Application deadline
2027-04-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-01-15
Application deadline
2028-04-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
25 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Internships
?No data yet
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