Department of Aeronautics
Key facts
Total expected intake
130 (2021 entry)
Applications : Admissions ratio
8 : 1 (based on 2019 entry data)
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
2nd in the UK
About the Department
Studying Aeronautics at Imperial means joining a department at the cutting edge of aerospace teaching and research.
You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities including:
- A Mach 9 hypersonic gun tunnel
- Variable Mach supersonic wind tunnel
- Low-speed wind tunnels for road vehicle studies
- Large flight test arena for the development of next-generation aerial robots
- Flight simulator where you can test-fly your own aircraft designs
We also have extensive links with the aerospace industry, resulting in talks and seminars by visiting experts, specific lecture courses delivered in full or in part by industry experts and industry-inspired projects.
We offer five undergraduate degrees, which have been professionally accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). This dual accreditation demonstrates the broad base of engineering, computational and analytical skills that they deliver, as well as the specific knowledge and experience required for careers in the aeronautical industry.
Courses
Four-year courses (240 ECTS):
- MEng Aeronautical Engineering (UCAS code H401)
- MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad (four years) (Apply initially to MEng Aeronautical Engineering)
- MEng Aeronautics with Spacecraft Engineering (Apply initially to MEng Aeronautical Engineering)
Five-year course (300 ECTS):
- MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year in Industry (Apply initially to MEng Aeronautical Engineering)
- MEng Aeronautical Engineering with a Year Abroad (five years) (Apply initially to MEng Aeronautical Engineering)
If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.