Aerospace Engineering Bachelor's Degree

The Aerospace Engineering Area at the University of León offers specialized technical training that spans from the fundamentals of aerodynamics to the design of space vehicles. Throughout the second, third, and fourth years of the Bachelor's Degree, students engage in key subjects that prepare them to tackle challenges in the aeronautical and space sectors with a comprehensive, practical, and up-to-date perspective.

Second Year: Fundamentals of Aerospace Technology

• Aerospace Technology: Introduction to the systems and components that make up an aircraft, from structures to control systems.
• Aerodynamics: Study of air behavior around moving bodies, forming the basis for wing and fuselage design.
• Propulsion: Principles of operation of aircraft engines, including turbines and alternative systems.

Third Year: Operations, Design, and Flight Systems

• Airports: Infrastructure, design, and operation of airports, including regulations and planning.
• Flight Mechanics: Analysis of aircraft movement in airspace, including stability and control.
• Aircraft Design: Structural and aerodynamic sizing of aircraft.
• Air Navigation: Systems and procedures for managing air traffic and ensuring safe navigation.
• Flight Systems: Study of electronic, hydraulic, and control systems that enable aircraft operation.
• Jet Engines: Operation and design of jet engines, including turbofan and turboprop technologies.
• Internal combustion engines: Internal combustion engines used in light and general aviation.

Fourth Year: Space, Advanced Propulsion, and Management

• Helicopters and non conventional Aircraft: Flight characteristics and design of helicopters and unconventional aircraft.
• Satellites: Design, operation, and applications of artificial satellites.
• Launch Vehicles and Missiles: Space launch technologies and guidance systems.
• Rocket Engines: Principles of chemical and electric propulsion for space applications.
• Maintenance and Certification of Aerospace Vehicles: Regulations and procedures to ensure the safety and operability of aircraft.
• Aeroengine Installation: Integration of engines into aircraft, including structural and functional aspects.
• Turbomachinery: Study of compressors, turbines, and their application in propulsion systems.
• Air Traffic Management: Organization and control of airspace to ensure efficient and safe air transport.