The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is dedicated to excellence in research and engineering education. Located on the Leganés Campus, the department participates in a range of academic programs, leading Master programs in Aeronautical and Space Engineering, and a PhD program in Aerospace Engineering. The Department is deeply involved in fundamental and applied research across various fields of aerospace engineering, collaborating with top-tier universities, research centers, and industry partners worldwide.
Research Areas
Aeroelastic and Structural Design Lab
R. Cavallaro & A. Cini
Computational Fluid Dynamics Lab
O. Flores
Dynamics and Control in Aerospace Systems
A. Marcos, M. Sanjurjo & M. Soler
Experimental Aerodynamics and Propusion Lab
S. Discetti, A. Ianiro & M. Raiola
Plasma and Space Propulsion Team (EP2)
E. Ahedo, P. Fajardo, M. Merino & J. Navarro
Tethers Applied to Aerospace Engineering
G. Sánchez-Arriaga & M. Sanjurjo
Teaching Activities
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) is a faculty group of the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, responsible for aerospace engineering degrees at UC3M, at the Bachelor, Master’s, and Doctorate levels.
Bachelor in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture and certify a wide variety of products and …
Master in Aeronautical Engineering
The Master in Aeronautical Engineering (MAE) provides full professional accreditation as Aeronautical Engineer in Spain and …
Master in Space Engineering
The Master in Space Engineering provides comprehensive and specialized training required by the space industry. This is a booming sector with growth in Europe and Spain…
Ph.D. Interuniversity Program in Fluid Mechanics
Access to the Ph.D. Program in Fluid Mechanics is intended for students who meet the entry requirements with degrees in the fields of Engineering and …
Ph.D. Program in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering aims to train professionals to work in companies that design, manufacture and certify a large variety of products and…
Latest News
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Dr. Ignacio Andreu Receives Prestigious Juan de la Cierva Postdoctoral Fellowship
The Aerospace Engineering Department at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid is proud to announce that Dr. Ignacio Andreu has been awarded a highly competitive Juan de la Cierva Formación fellowship. Funded by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, this...
Project manager position – (Open) AERO 2025
The Department of Aerospace Engineering (DAE) invites applications for one Project Manager position to support the communication, scientific, and administrative management of the group’s research activities. The selected candidate will be responsible for the...
Water Rockets Take Off at CEIP Teresa Berganza and a New Space-Themed Children’s Book Is Launched
As part of an ongoing effort to promote aerospace education beyond the university walls, the Aircraft Operations Lab, led by faculty member Manuel Soler, organized a two-day workshop at CEIP Teresa Berganza, an elementary school in Boadilla del Monte. The activity,...
Explore the Invisible World of Infrared Science at Madrid es Ciencia
The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) will once again participate in the “Madrid es Ciencia” Fair, an annual science outreach event showcasing how technology and research can shape the future. This year’s edition features innovative demonstrations on physical...