Aerospace Engineering (MEng)
Master of Engineering (MEng)
The Master of Aerospace Engineering is a course-based program that emphasizes hands-on, multi-disciplinary training in the field. Students take part in project-based learning, graduating as well-qualified engineers with promising career opportunities. They train with aerospace industry partners on customer-focused research projects, supervised by experienced engineers and university faculty members. Our internships provide a balanced, global outlook that enhances graduates' value in the job market. The program is offered in collaboration with other Quebec universities and as many as 20 industry partners. The curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of the aerospace sector and is coordinated by two Quebec-based industry organizations: the Comité industries/universités sur la maîtrise en génie aéronautique et spatial (CIMGAS) and the Centre d'adaptation de la main-d'oeuvre aérospatiale au Québec (CAMAQ).
Program details
Proficiency in English
Proficiency in English. Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate that their knowledge of English is sufficient to pursue graduate studies in their chosen field. Please refer to the English language proficiency page for further information on requirements and exemptions.
Program options
Students can choose one of the following areas of specialization:
- Aeronautics and propulsion
- Avionics and control
- Structures and materials
- Space engineering
Degree Requirements
Fully-qualified candidates are required to complete a minimum of 45 credits.
Please see the Engineering Courses page for course descriptions and prerequisites.
Aerospace MEng (45 credits)
| 36 | credits of Coursework at the 6000 or 7000 level (2 courses must be taken outside Concordia). The selection of courses must be approved by the Program Director. |
| 12 | credits of General/Preparatory Core Courses: Any request for change on this requirement must be approved by the program director. Depending on the background, it may be required for the student to complete certain specified preparatory courses as part of their program. |
| 24 | credits of Specialization Courses (from one or more areas): Aeronautics and Propulsion Avionics and Control Structures and Materials Space Engineering |
| 3 | credits minimum with a maximum of 6 credits chosen from: |
| 6 | credits Industrial Stage: |
Aeronautics and Propulsion
| • ENGR 6251 The Finite Difference Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics (4.00) • ENGR 6261 The Finite Element Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics (4.00) • MECH 6081 Fuel Control Systems for Combustion Engines (4.00) • MECH 6111 Gas Dynamics (4.00) • MECH 6121 Aerodynamics (4.00) • MECH 6161 Gas Turbine Design (4.00) • MECH 6171 Turbomachinery and Propulsion (4.00) • MECH 6191 Combustion (4.00) • MECH 6231 Helicopter Flight Dynamics (4.00) • MECH 6241 Operational Performance of Aircraft (4.00) |
Avionics and Control
Note: Students may not take both COEN 6711 and MECH 6621 . |
Structures and Materials
| • ENGR 6311 Vibrations in Machines and Structures (4.00) • ENGR 6511 Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis of Structures (4.00) • ENGR 6531 The Finite Element Method in Structural Mechanics (4.00) • ENGR 6541 Structural Dynamics (4.00) • ENGR 7331 Random Vibrations (4.00) • MECH 6301 Vibration Problems in Rotating Machinery (4.00) • MECH 6321 Optimum Design of Mechanical Systems (4.00) • MECH 6441 Stress Analysis in Mechanical Design (4.00) • MECH 6471 Aircraft Structures (4.00) • MECH 6481 Aeroelasticity (4.00) • MECH 6521 Manufacturing of Composites (4.00) • MECH 6561 High Strength Materials (4.00) • MECH 6581 Mechanical Behaviour of Polymer Composite Materials (4.00) • MECH 7501 Design Using Composite Materials (4.00) |
Space Engineering
| • ENGR 6951 Seminar on Space Studies (4.00) • ENGR 7201 Micro-Gravity Fluid Dynamics (4.00) • MECH 6251 Space Flight Mechanics and Propulsion Systems (4.00) |
Please apply and submit your documents online. Read the how-to guide for application procedures.
1. Submit your application and pay a $100 CAD application fee. A student ID number will be issued
2. You can upload your documents online. You can also upload your documents by logging in to the Student Hub and going to My CU Account.
3. A completed file that is ready to be assessed will include:
- Application form and Fee
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Three Letters of Reference and assessment form
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts (with mark sheets if applicable) for all post-secondary institutions attended
- Proof of Canadian citizenship (if applicable)
- Applicants whose primary language is not English, are required to submit official language test scores, unless exempted.
For initial assessment purposes, scanned and uploaded copies of documents are accepted. To finalize a file, once admitted, Concordia University will require official documents.
| DEGREE |
FALL (September) |
WINTER (January) |
SUMMER (May/June) |
| Aerospace Engineering | ||||
| Canadian / International / Permanent Resident |
MEng | Feb. 1 | July 1 | Nov. 1 |
Curriculum
Course descriptions
View Concordia course descriptions in the Graduate Calendar
Suggested courses to take at other institutions:
Aeronautics and Propulsion
- McGill University: Mech 532 (Aircraft Performance, Stability and Control), Mech 537 (Aerodynamics).
Avionics and Control
- École Polytechnique: ELE6208 (Dynamique du vol et auto-pilotage)
- McGill University: 304-593B (Antennas and Propagation), Com 538 (Person-Machine Communication).
Structures and Materials
- McGill University: Mech 432 (Aircraft Structures), Mech 532 (Aeroelasticity), Mech 635 (Fracture and Fatigue).
Space Engineering
- École Polytechnique: ELE6502 (Instrumentation automatisée en micro-ondes).
- McGill University: Mech 542 (Spacecraft Dynamics).
Graduate students from the Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering Department are invited to apply for Teaching Assistant positions. A minimal mark of A- in the course they are requesting to teach is needed. The priority level when assigning the graduate applicants is: Ph.D., M.A.Sc., and then M.Eng. Priority is to be given to students with good language abilities.