Courses / Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

General Objectives of the Course

This Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design, analyze, and optimize aircraft and spacecraft systems. Graduates should:
1. Master core principles of fluid dynamics, mechanical structures, propulsion, electronic instrumentation, automatic control systems, and robotic systems.
2. Apply mathematics, physics, and computational tools to solve engineering problems.
3. Develop proficiency in design, testing, and manufacturing of aerospace systems.
4. Understand safety, sustainability, and ethical considerations in aerospace projects.
5. Collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical ideas clearly.
6. Adapt to emerging technologies and contribute to advancements in aeronautics and space exploration.
7. Enter the job market or continue their training with a continuing master's degree.

Admission Requirements

National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES):
Entry exams:
07 Physics and Chemistry
19 Mathematics A

Minimum grades:
Application grade: 100 points (0-200 scale)
Specific National Exams: 100 points (0-200 scale)

Calculation Formula:
Secondary average: 50%
Entrance exams: 50%

Other forms of access (UC-applicants):
- Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes;
- Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds;
- Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses;
- Special Call for International Students.

This information does not exempt the consultation of the webpage of the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGES) and/or of the Applicants website. Please, visit the DGES and the Applicants websites

Professional Goals

The broad spectrum of training offered by LEA is complemented by specific, up-to-date training in areas of great relevance to the country's development. Its Graduates find multiple professional opportunities in the sectors of industry and services related to aeronautics, space, robotics and autonomous systems, measurement and control equipment, metal mechanics and machine construction and, in general, in all activities that use of information technologies in planning, operation, maintenance and management tasks.

Mode of Study

Daytime / Full-time / Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese and/or English

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Assessment is a pedagogical activity that is inseparable from teaching, aimed at improving the skills and knowledge acquired by students, their proactivity and critical and synthesis spirit, their ability to state and solve problems, as well as their mastery of communication. written and oral. Students enrolled in the respective curricular units in the academic year to which the tests relate and, simultaneously, enrolled in these tests are admitted to assessment tests, when such registration is necessary, in accordance with the regulations of the University of Coimbra. Assessment elements are understood to be the following examples: written or oral exam, frequencies, problem solving, practical work (laboratory or computational) or written, as well as individual or group projects, which may have to be defended orally. The assessment of each curricular unit may include one or more of the indicated assessment elements, with students having to be aware of the weighting of each component in the final assessment, under the terms of the regulations of the University of Coimbra. The classification of each student, for each curricular unit, translates into an integer value between 0 and 20 values and students who obtain a minimum final classification of 10 values are considered approved. Approval in the curricular unit of Integrating Project includes a test of public defense of the work carried out before a jury made up of specialists in the field in which it is inserted, in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra (RAUC).

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

Graduates of this program will acquire comprehensive knowledge supporting the various aspects of aerospace engineering, including mechanical design of platforms, their propulsion, sensing, control and autonomous operation. Students will develop multi and interdisciplinary skills that they will apply in the analysis and resolution of problems following formal systems engineering methodologies applied to aeronautics and space. These skills include:
a) Critical thinking: develop and apply critical thinking, both in the course training areas and in a broader scientific context.
b) Modeling and design: model, design and implement aeronautical and space systems and solutions.
c) Analytical skills: testing and analyzing results.
d) Communication: write and present technological reports.
In conclusion, this degree aims to train engineers with a solid background to develop aeronautical or space technologies with a high degree of autonomy.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra, RAUC, Regulation nº 805-A/2020, DR, 2nd series, of September 24 (http://www.uc.pt/ academic documents/regulations/regulations), under the terms set out in Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in its current wording.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Legal regime for higher education degrees and diplomas defined by Decree-Law No. 74/2006, of March 24, in its current wording.

Graduation Requirements

The qualification is obtained after the successful completion of all curricular units of the course, making up the expected number of mandatory ECTS in each scientific area, and a total of 180 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

2nd cycle of studies.

Study Programme

Common core
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Areas of expertise
Aeronautics
Avionics
Space
Academic year
2026-2027

Course Type
1st Cycle Studies

Qualification Awarded: Bachelor's Degree

Duration: 3 Year(s)

ECTS Credits: 180.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Calendar

1st Semester
Start date: 07-09-2026
End date: 18-12-2026
2nd Semester
Start date: 08-02-2027
End date: 20-05-2027

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
2026-07-31 a 2032-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior
2025-11-18

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