Aerospace Engineering
Passionate about transportation? Build a career designing a new generation of vehicles that travel across water, land, sky and space. Plus, learn to control how fast, safe and cost-effective transit becomes—and test how far the limits can be pushed
Key areas of study:
- Aircraft
- Avionics
- Spacecraft
- Earn a globally recognized Canadian engineering degree


Career Possibilities
- Aircraft Designer
- Military or Commercial Aerospace Engineering
- Mission and Payload Specialist
- Avionic Instrumentation Designer
- Electronic Navigation Systems Designer

Your next four years
First and second year
Advance your understanding of foundational engineering science in courses like mathematics, basic sciences, and computer programming, as well as aerospace design and flight mechanics.
Third and fourth year
Choose to study in one of three streams: aircraft, spacecraft or avionics. In your fourth year, work with a team of fellow students to design and analyze your own aircraft or spacecraft—and then present your final project to industry representatives.
Your degree
Your degree will be recognized internationally and allow you to become a Professional Engineer (PEng) in Canada. That’s because, as of 2026, our undergraduate engineering programs in Cairo will receive the same distinction granted to our programs in Toronto: accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB).

Before you apply
Take some time to review the following information as you prepare to submit your application:


Degree Awarded: | Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) |
Administered by: | Department of Aerospace Engineering |
Program Format: | Full-time, four-year program. Full-time, five-year co-op program. |
Admission requirements: Please review the admission requirements for your respective secondary and post-secondary studies on the Admission Requirements page.
Language requirements: All applicants must provide a satisfactory English language proficiency test score unless they have completed four years of full-time study at the high school level in a country where English is the first language, or in a school where English is the primary language of instruction. Visit the English Requirements webpage to review the Language Proficiency Test Requirements.
Note: Subject to competition, candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
The Aerospace Engineering program is comprehensive and prepares students for careers in this dynamic industry. The program includes directly related studies in aerodynamics, stress analysis and structural design, flight mechanics, stability and control, and aircraft performance, together with courses in the fields of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.
The first year of study covers mathematics, basic sciences, computer programming and introductory courses in engineering. Second and third years include a wide range of aerospace and mechanical engineering courses together with courses in communications, advanced mathematics, electronics and electrical engineering. There is a strong emphasis on design and much of the analytical work is reinforced by computer and hardware laboratories. Studies in the humanities and social sciences complement the engineering courses and provide a rounded perspective.
Students are required to choose one of three streams in the sixth semester: Aircraft, Avionics, or Spacecraft. Also included in the fourth year is a capstone design course, a course in professional practice and a course which examines the impact of technology on society.
First Year Academic Support
The Cairo First-Year Engineering office offers a range of programs and services to support students through their first year of engineering. Visit the First Year Engineering office webpage to learn more.
Writing Skills Resource Path
All new engineering students are automatically enrolled in CEN 199: Writing Skills.
CEN 199 is graded on a Pass/Fail basis, and is used to track the results of the Writing Skills Test (WST).
All students admitted into engineering are required to write the mandatory Writing Skills Test (WST) during Orientation Week. Students who pass the WST (by achieving a grade of ‘B' or higher) will receive a PASS in CEN 199 and therefore may enrol in the lower level liberal studies course of their choice (subject to availability).
Students who do not pass the WST will receive an INP (In Progress Grade) in CEN 199. These students will then have three additional opportunities to write and pass the WST:
- In May, following 2nd Semester.
- During Orientation Week before 3rd Semester.
- In May, following 4th Semester.
A PASS in CEN 199: Writing Skills is required to enrol in all third-year engineering courses. Students with a grade of INP in CEN 199 will not be allowed to enrol in any third-year engineering course.
Detailed information is available from the Cairo First-Year Engineering office. Room B213.
Email: FEASCairoFirstYear@uofcanada.edu.eg
Co-operative Program
For students admitted Fall 2020 and after.
After completing the first three years of the regular curriculum, a student in the Aerospace Engineering Program with CLEAR academic standing has options of continuing with the regular program or enrolling in the Aerospace Engineering Co-operative program after obtaining a 12 to 16-month Co-op job offer. After completing their co-operative job placement, a student in the Aerospace Engineering Co-operative program will return to the program to complete their degree requirements. The length of the Aerospace Engineering Co-operative Program is five years.
Liberal Studies
Students must take two lower level liberal studies courses and two upper level liberal studies courses to graduate. Students must not choose courses that are restricted for their program or major.
Please refer to the liberal studies chapter of this calendar for more information on the Liberal Studies Policy. Further information on liberal studies can also be found at the Faculty of Arts' Liberal Studies website.
Table A - Lower Level Restrictions*
Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Mechatronics, and Undeclared Engineering
AER 150, ASC 120, BLG 181, BMS 150, CHY 182, CHY 183, ITM 277, MEC 110, PCS 111, PCS 181, PCS 182 and SCI courses are not available for credit.
Table B - Upper Level Restrictions*
BLG 599, BLG 699, BLG 850, CHY 583, CHY 599, CPS 650, MTH 511, MTH 599 and PCS 581 are not available for credit.
*The availability for the courses listed in Table A and Table B is subject to change.
1st & 2nd Semester
1st Semester
Common to Aerospace, Civil, Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical programs.
REQUIRED:
- CEN 100 Introduction to Engineering
- CEN 199* Writing Skills
- CHY 102 General Chemistry
- MTH 140 Calculus I
- MTH 141 Linear Algebra
- PCS 211 Physics: Mechanics
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
*This course is graded in a pass/fail basis.
2nd Semester
REQUIRED:
- AER 222 Engineering Design and Graphical Communication
- CPS 125 Digital Computation and Programming
- ECN 801 Principles of Engineering Economics
- MTH 240 Calculus II
- MTL 200 Materials Science Fundamentals
- PCS 125 Physics: Waves and Fields
3rd & 4th Semester
3rd Semester
REQUIRED:
- AER 309 Basic Thermodynamics
- AER 316 Fluid Mechanics
- AER 318 Dynamics
- AER 320 Statics and Intro to Strength of Materials
- CMN 432 Communication in the Engineering Professions
- MTH 425 Differential Equations and Vector Calculus
4th Semester
REQUIRED:
- AER 403 Mechanisms and Vibrations
- AER 404 Intro to Aerospace Engineering Design
- AER 416 Flight Mechanics
- AER 423 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- EES 512 Electric Circuits
- MTH 410 Statistics
NOTE: All required courses in 1st and 2nd semester are prerequisites to all required courses in 3rd & 4th Semester.
5th & 6th Semester
5th Semester
REQUIRED:
- AER 504 Aerodynamics
- AER 507 Materials and Manufacturing
- AER 520 Stress Analysis
- EES 612 Electric Machines and Actuators
- MTH 510 Numerical Analysis
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table A - Lower Level Liberal Studies.
6th Semester
REQUIRED:
- AER 509 Control Systems
- AER 606 Component Design and Material Selection
- AER 615 Aircraft Performance
- AER 621 Aerospace Structural Design
- AER 622 Gas Dynamics
CORE ELECTIVE:
One course from the following. Students must complete the requirements for one of the following Streams:
Aircraft Stream
- AER 626 Applied Finite Elements
Avionics Stream
- AER 699 Aerospace Sensors
Spacecraft Stream
- AER 721 Orbital Dynamics
All required courses in 1st and 2nd semester are prerequisites to all required courses in 5th & 6th Semester.
NOTE: Students after the 6th semester have options of continuing with the regular program (including, if eligible, enrolling in the Optional Internship Program) or, if eligible, enrolling in the Aerospace Engineering Co-operative Program.
7th & 8th Semester
Revised curriculum begins 2023-2024 for students admitted Fall 2020 and after.
7th Semester
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from the following:
- ENG 503 Science Fiction
- GEO 702 Technology and the Contemporary Environment
- HST 701 Scientific Technology and Modern Society
- PHL 709 Religion, Science and Philosophy
- POL 507 Power, Change and Technology
Aircraft Stream Required:
Aircraft Stream Core Elective:
One course from the following:
Avionics Stream Required:
Avionics Stream Core Elective:
One course from the following:
Spacecraft Stream Required:
- AER 723 Introduction to Space Systems Design
- AER 817 Systems Engineering
- AER 821 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control
Spacecraft Stream Core Elective:
One course from the following:
8th Semester
REQUIRED:
LIBERAL STUDIES:
One course from Table B - Upper Level Liberal Studies.
CORE ELECTIVE:
One course from the following:
- AER 627 Introduction to Space Robotics
- AER 818 Manufacturing Management
- AER 870 Aerospace Engineering Thesis
- CEN 810 Selected Topics in Engineering
Aircraft Stream Required:
- AER 814 Aircraft Design Project
Avionics Stream Required:
- AER 822 Avionics Design Project
Spacecraft Stream Required:
- AER 813 Space Systems Design Project
NOTE: All required courses in 1st through 4th semester are prerequisites to all required courses in 7th & 8th Semester.
NOTE: Students after the 6th semester have options of continuing with the regular program (including, if eligible, enrolling in the Optional Internship Program) or, if eligible, enrolling in the Aerospace Engineering Co-operative Program.
* Not every course will be offered every year.
For students admitted Fall 2020 and after.
Co-operative Work Terms
In addition to the regular Aerospace Engineering curriculum, students can choose to pursue the Aerospace Engineering Co-operative Program. The following table shows the sequence of academic and work terms for this program. Students are expected to follow the sequence prescribed for their program. Graduation with the co-op designation requires successful completion of a minimum of three work terms.
| Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer |
Year 1 | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | |
Year 2 | 3rd Semester | 4th Semester | |
Year 3 | 5th Semester | 6th Semester | Work Term I – WKT 118 |
Year 4 | Work Term I or II | Work Term II or III | Work Term III or IV |
Year 5 | 7th Semester | 8th Semester |

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