Aerospace Engineering (GIST-TUM Asia)

Course of studies

Degree

Master

Duration of study (semesters)

4

Language

Englisch

Location

Singapur

Description of course of studies

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering is a joint master degree run by Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU). The course is designed to provide an in-depth knowledge in aeronautical and space design as well as research to create swifter, safer, economical, and more sustainable aircrafts and spacecrafts. Strong technical modules and essential non-technical topics are covered. The course is held in Singapore and administered by the German Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Singapore.

Work as engineers, research officers in employers like EADS, Rolls-Royce, Eurocopter, Nordam, Pratt & Whitney, Hamilton-Sundstrand, Goodrich, DSO/DSTA, RSAF, ST Aerospace, Honeywell, TOS, GE Aviation, CAAS and others.

Programme Structure and Duration
A full-time programme designed to meet the various needs and backgrounds of potential students. It is an Aerospace education as well as a conversion course for BEng holders with a Mechanical Engineering degree.The duration of the programme will be four semesters for those with a 3-year BEng degree or a Mechanical Engineering degree (without aeronautical specialization), and three semesters for those with a substantial aerospace background. An accelerated programme is possible with the possibility to reduce the time to two semesters, if the Master’s thesis is completed within the semesters 2 and 3. http://www.gist.edu.sg/career_aero_eng.aspx

Tuition fee is SGD 5,000 (for the 1st semester), then SGD 10,000 per semester.

Curriculum (link)

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/aerospace-engineering

Major fields of study

Core modules:

• Aerodynamics
• Flight Performance and Dynamics
• Structures and Materials
• Propulsion
• Advanced Mathematics

Three focus areas will be offered: ‘Aerodynamics and Propulsion’, ‘Structures, Materials and Systems’, and ‘Flight Mechanics and Control’:

Focus Area 1: Aerodynamics and Propulsion

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulent Flows
• Boundary Layer Theory
• Turbo Compressors

Focus Area 2: Structures, Materials and Systems

• Plate and Shell Structures
• Fracture Mechanics and Non-destructive testing
• Carbon Fibre Composite Materials
• Aerosystems
• Lightweight and Aerospace Structures

Focus Area 3: Flight Mechanics and Control

• Advanced Flight Dynamics
• Flight Control Systems
• Advanced Control of Flight Systems
• Spacecraft Technology

Students have to choose 3 subjects from their Major Focus area, 2 subjects from their Secondary Focus area, 2 subjects from any of the Focus area and 2 subjects as Electives from any of the Engineering courses provided by GIST.

Students with a 4-year BSc degree and with a background in Aerospace Engineering can get exemption for the core courses ‘Aerodynamics’, ‘Flight Dynamics and Control’, ‘Structures and Materials’, ‘Propulsion’ as well as the Lab Modules.

Other students may apply for a waiver for core course modules, if similar achievements can be provided as part of their 4-year BSc programme. The decision is made by NTU and TUM on a case-by-case basis.

Duration of Study
- 4 ( 3 years BEng degree or a Mechanical Engineering degree (without aeronautical specialization))
- 3 ( 3 years BEng degree or Mechanical Engineering degree (with substantial aerospace background ))

Course of studies

Aerospace Engineering (GIST-TUM Asia)

Internship

Internship

The 2 months internship and 6 months master thesis may be undertaken either at NTU, TUM or in a company in Singapore/Germany.

Application and admission

Aptitude test

yes

Start of course

Early August each year

Application Period

01.08.2012 - 14.08.2012

Admission notification

May - June via E-mail

Application documents

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application documents (International students)

To apply, there are two steps.

1. Submit online application via http://www.gist.edu.sg/onlineapplication.aspx
2. Send printed out of online application and hardcopy required documents

CV with details of previous study (which institutions of higher education attended, examinations passed, etc.), proof of university degree, certified translation of the above document (if not in English), TOEFL results if university course was not conducted in English, 2 passport-size photos, name and contacts of two references (minimum two recommendation letters either from Professor or Employer), passport or identity card, and motivation letter (signed by applicant). For more details please refer to the general admission requirements.

Application form/ Online application (Link)

http://www.tum.de/en/studies/before-your-studies/application-and-acceptance/filling-out-an-online-application/

Information | Counselling

Academic counseling

Programmes Counselling: Nicholas Tan
General enquiries : info@gist.edu.sg

General student counseling (Link)

http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studienberatung/

Contact

Studienberatung

Study and examination regulations

Examination information

Examination and academic issues will be handled by the secretary of examination board.

Further links

Website of course of studies (link)

http://tum-asia.edu.sg/programmes/graduate-studies/aerospace-engineering

Department website

http://www.gist.edu.sg

Women's representatives (link)

http://www.genderzentrum.tum.de/en/wir-ueber-uns/contacts-in-faculties/