Aerospace Engineering Concordia University Montréal

Overview

The Aerospace Engineering programme at Concordia University Montréal provides advanced technical training through a curriculum focused on practical, project-based learning. Students engage in high-level research and design tasks that prepare them for leadership roles within the global aviation and space sectors.

This degree is delivered by the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science, ensuring access to sophisticated laboratory facilities and expert faculty. The programme is distinguished by its collaborative nature, involving partnerships with other Quebec-based universities and over twenty prominent industry organisations to ensure the curriculum remains aligned with modern sector requirements.

Why Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University Montréal?

The university maintains a strong reputation for engineering excellence, particularly through its close ties with the Montreal aerospace hub. Students gain exposure to industry-standard practices and regulations, benefiting from the institution's strategic partnerships with major aerospace firms and research centres. The programme's multi-disciplinary approach ensures that graduates possess a versatile skill set suitable for diverse technical environments.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 691 per credit
• National fee: CAD 420 per credit

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Syllabus

The curriculum requires the completion of 45 credits, including core coursework, specialisation subjects, and an industrial stage. Modules may include:

Core Courses

• Engineering Analysis
• System Reliability
• Linear Systems
• Fluid Mechanics
• Standards, Regulations and Certification
• Materials Engineering for Aerospace
• Avionic Navigation Systems
• Applied Elasticity
• Digital Control of Dynamic Systems
• Computer-Aided Mechanical Design
• Aeroelasticity
• Aircraft Hydro-Mechanical and Fuel Systems
• Aircraft Pneumatic and Electrical Power Systems
• Concurrent Engineering in Aerospace Systems
• Probabilistic Methods in Design
• Applied Numerical Computing I
• Applied Numerical Computing II

Aeronautics and Propulsion

• Finite Difference Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Finite Element Method in Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Fuel Control Systems for Combustion Engines
• Gas Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
• Gas Turbine Design
• Turbomachinery and Propulsion
• Combustion
• Helicopter Flight Dynamics
• Operational Performance of Aircraft

Avionics and Control

• Microprocessors and Their Applications
• Probability and Stochastic Processes
• Wireless Communications
• Advanced Electromagnetics
• Modern Antenna Theory
• Acoustics
• Techniques in Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Digital Signal Processing
• Fundamentals and Applications of MIMO Communications
• Robotic Manipulators I: Mechanics
• Avionic Systems Design
• Human Factors Engineering
• Design of Industrial Control Systems
• Analysis and Design of Hydraulic Control Systems
• Flight Control Systems
• Industrial Automation

Structures and Materials

• Vibrations in Machines and Structures
• Finite Element Analysis of Structures
• Finite Element Method in Structural Mechanics
• Structural Dynamics
• Random Vibrations
• Vibration Problems in Rotating Machinery
• Optimum Design of Mechanical Systems
• Tribology
• Stress Analysis in Mechanical Design
• Aircraft Structures
• Engineering Metrology and Measurement Systems
• Advanced Materials
• Manufacturing of Composites
• High Strength Materials
• Mechanical Behaviour of Polymer Composite Materials
• Testing and Evaluation of Polymer Composite Materials and Structures
• Design Using Composite Materials

Space Engineering

• Seminar on Space Studies
• Micro-Gravity Fluid Dynamics
• Space Flight Mechanics and Propulsion Systems

Careers with Aerospace Engineering

Graduates are well-positioned for professional roles within the aerospace industry, including positions in aircraft design, systems integration, and manufacturing. The programme's emphasis on industry collaboration and practical training ensures that students are highly valued by employers in both national and international aviation markets.