Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering
About This Programme
Aerodynamics, propulsion, flight structures and aerospace systems.
Course Highlights
- ABET-accredited engineering degree
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
General Education Requirements
21 credit hours across UAEU general education themes
- Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- Artificial Intelligence for Engineering3 credits
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- Sustainable Engineering Principles3 credits
Plus 6 credit hours of general education theme electives across Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences and Health and Wellness
College of Engineering Requirements
35 credit hours of shared engineering, mathematics and science foundation
- Calculus I3 credits
- Calculus II3 credits
- Calculus III3 credits
- Linear Algebra I3 credits
- Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- General Chemistry I3 credits
- Chemistry Lab I for Engineering1 credit
- Probability and Statistics3 credits
- General Physics I3 credits
- General Physics II3 credits
- General Physics Lab I1 credit
- General Physics Lab II1 credit
- Engineering Ethics2 credits
- Engineering Economics3 credits
Aerospace Engineering Core Courses
68 credit hours of core aerospace engineering coursework
- Statics3 credits
- Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Workshop1 credit
- Space Mechanics3 credits
- Mechanics of Materials3 credits
- Dynamics3 credits
- Geometric Modeling2 credits
- Introduction to Mechatronics3 credits
- Electro-Mechanical Devices2 credits
- Engineering Materials3 credits
- Dynamic Systems and Control3 credits
- Aircraft Operations and Flight Mechanics3 credits
- Thermofluids3 credits
- Aerospace Lab 11 credit
- Aerodynamics 13 credits
- Aircraft Propulsion3 credits
- Aircraft Structures 13 credits
- Aerospace Manufacturing Processes3 credits
- Aerospace Lab 21 credit
- Aerodynamics 23 credits
- Flight Dynamics, Stability and Control3 credits
- Aircraft Design3 credits
- Aerospace Lab 31 credit
- Engineering Thermodynamics3 credits
- Computer Programming3 credits
- Design and Critical Thinking in Aerospace Engineering3 credits
- Capstone Engineering Design Project3 credits
Internship
2 credit hours of supervised professional practice
- Internship I1 credit
- Internship II1 credit
Aerospace Engineering Electives
6 credit hours selected from the aerospace concentration areas
Concentration baskets: Astronautics, Aviation Studies, Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics, Aerospace Structures and Manufacturing, Combustion and Propulsion. Minimum 132 credit hours to graduate
- Spacecraft Propulsion3 credits
- Spacecraft Engineering Design3 credits
- Aviation Regulations and Certifications3 credits
- Computational Fluid Dynamics3 credits
- Selected Topics in Aerospace Engineering3 credits
- Spacecraft Dynamics and Attitude Control3 credits
- Optimization Methods in Engineering Systems3 credits
- Aircraft Structures 23 credits
- Rocket Propulsion3 credits
- Kinetics and Thermodynamics of Gases3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
Careers
Graduates pursue engineering careers across construction, energy, manufacturing, technology and government, or continue to postgraduate study and professional licensure.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ABET (Engineering Accreditation Commission) and licensed by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Engineering
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 87,813/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.