Aerospace engineering

Push boundaries – from aeroplanes to drones, space to hot air balloons

Aerospace engineering applies the science of flight to a range of engineering challenges

What is aerospace engineering?

  • Create solutions Aerospace engineers don’t just create safe and sustainable ways to travel
  • They also develop products – from weather forecasting to space exploration
  • Joint 9th in the world Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
  • 1st in the UK Engineering Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 – based on the proportion of world-leading research

Why Imperial?

More than 100 years of history in aeronautical teaching

Breadth of research that feeds our curriculum, from experimental aerodynamics to sustainable flight technologies

Strong industry connections – preparing you for a successful career

Outstanding facilities, including wind tunnels, a flight simulator and flight arena for next-generation aerial robots

Courses

Choose from aerospace courses that allow you to specialise in your area of interest.

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