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…
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Aerospace Engineering Brings Science to Life During the 2025 Madrid Science and Innovation Week
From 3 to 16 November 2025, the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) will once again take part in the Madrid Science and Innovation Week, an annual event that invites citizens to explore the past, understand the present, and...
Department of Aerospace Engineering Researchers Included in the 2025 Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List
Two researchers from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) — Gonzalo Sánchez Arriaga and Eduardo Ahedo — have been included in the prestigious Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2025, which identifies the world’s most...
UC3M’s Department of Aerospace Engineering Leads Innovative Research to Protect Astronauts’ Health
The UC3M Department of Aerospace Engineering is taking part in a pioneering international project, led by Professor Ana Díaz Artiles (Texas A&M University and UC3M honorary professor), to protect astronauts’ cardiovascular and ocular health during...
Exploring air and space: UC3M’s Aerospace Engineering activities at Researchers’ Night
On 26–27 September 2025, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) will join the European Researchers’ Night, celebrating its 20th anniversary across 25 countries and more than 460 cities. The event brings science closer to citizens and fosters scientific vocations...