Flugzeugtechnik
HAW Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Im Studiengang Flugzeugtechnik an der HAW Hamburg bekommst du eine fundierte und praxisnahe Ausbildung in einem der bedeutendsten Luftfahrtstandorte weltweit. Du lernst, wie moderne Flugzeuge entstehen – vom ersten Entwurf bis zum fertigen System – und arbeitest eng mit der Flugzeugindustrie zusammen.
Die Schwerpunkte liegen im Leichtbau, in den Systemen, in der Aerodynamik und Flugphysik sowie in den Kabinensystemen. Im siebten Semester absolvierst du ein 22-wöchiges Industriepraktikum und schließt dein Studium mit der Bachelorarbeit ab, häufig in Zusammenarbeit mit einem Unternehmen oder in einem Forschungsprojekt.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds MINT foundations in the first three semesters.
- Applies core engineering fundamentals to early aviation-related topics.
- Develops technical problem-solving and applied calculation skills before specialisation.
- Starts dedicated aeronautical/aviation engineering fundamentals in the fourth semester.
- Connects scientific fundamentals from the first semesters with aviation-technology subjects.
- Prepares you for the Wahlpflichtbereich (elective specialisation) in the later study years.
- Selects a study focus from the elective catalogue (e.g., Leichtbau, Systeme, Aerodynamik und Flugphysik, Kabinensysteme).
- Depending on your elective choices, you build a focus such as Leichtbau (e.g., thin-walled structure elements, fibre composite materials and processing).
- Alternatively, you can focus on Systeme, Aerodynamics and flight physics, or Cabin systems using the corresponding elective modules.
- Completes a 22-week industry internship to apply your knowledge in real projects.
- Builds exposure to technical, economic, and organisational processes in aviation-related companies.
- Completes the degree with the Bachelor thesis in collaboration with a company or a research project.
Curriculum
Curriculum table extracted from the official Modulhandbuch for Flugzeugtechnik (B.Sc.) at HAW Hamburg (Leistungspunkte LP). LP corresponds to ECTS for Germany in the published programme structure.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | MINT foundations | Analysis 1 (ANA1) | 9 | 67 |
| Lineare Algebra (LINA) | 11 | |||
| Statik (TM1) | 13 | |||
| Fertigungstechnik (FT) | 16 | |||
| Werkstoffkunde (WK) | 18 | |||
| Semester 2 | MINT foundations | Darstellende Geometrie (DG) | 20 | 166 |
| Analysis 2 (ANA2) | 22 | |||
| Festigkeitslehre (TM2) | 24 | |||
| Kinematik und Kinetik (TM3) | 27 | |||
| Datenverarbeitung 1 (DV1) | 29 | |||
| Elektrotechnik 1 (ET1) | 32 | |||
| Technisches Zeichnen (TZ) | 3 | |||
| Freihandzeichnen (FHZ) | 2 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core technical foundations | Thermo- und Fluiddynamik (TFD) | 5 | 5 |
| Semester 4 | Core technical foundations | Lehrveranstaltungen of Fachstudium Flugzeugtechnik (B.Sc.) | ||
| Semesters 5–6 | Studienschwerpunktbildung with Wahlpflichtmodule and engineering electives | Wahlpflichtmodul: Flugmechanik, Flugerprobung und Flugbetrieb (FFF) | 6 | 36 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtmodul: Aerodynamik viskoser und kompressibler Strömungen (AVK) | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtmodul: Avionik und Kabinenelektronik (AVE) | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtmodul: Entwicklung mechatronischer Kabinensysteme (MKS) | 6 | |||
| Wahlpflichtmodul: Nachhaltiges Kabineninterieur (NKI) | 6 | |||
| Semester 7 | Practice module and thesis work | Praxismodul (PM) | ||
| Bachelorarbeit mit Kolloquium (BAK) | ||||
| Total | Full Bachelor's programme (as published in the Modulhandbuch); credits aggregated by official semester structure. | |||
Career outcomes
- You study aircraft engineering with a practical, aviation-focused curriculum that prepares you for engineering roles in aircraft and aviation technology.
- By choosing an elective focus (such as Leichtbau, Systeme, Aerodynamics and flight physics, or Cabin systems), you graduate with a clearer technical profile that fits how industry hires specialists.
- Your 22-week industry internship helps you apply engineering methods in real projects, so you can transition into job-relevant tasks faster after graduation.
- The Bachelor thesis carried out with a company or a research project strengthens your readiness for industry problem-solving and engineering work.
- Because the programme is designed around aviation technology fundamentals and specialisation electives, you can pursue roles across engineering, technical project work, and product/maintenance-related functions in the sector.
Employability rate
For graduates in aircraft engineering, an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% are typical in Germany as a reflection of demand for qualified engineers in the aviation and aerospace supply chain.
Together, these figures indicate a generally stable outlook with reliable entry opportunities, especially when you use the internship and thesis to build practical experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification (foreign qualification) | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification that is sufficient for admission to a Bachelor’s degree at HAW Hamburg. If you have an international qualification (for example, school-leaving certificates or an IB), you may need a preliminary review documentation (VPD) from uni-assist. |
| German language skills for applicants with foreign entrance qualifications | If you apply with a foreign university entrance qualification, you must provide proof of German language skills at level C1 as part of your application. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, teaching and exam language is generally German, with an alternative offering possible for some modules. If you study with foreign university entrance qualifications, you must also provide proof of German language skills at C1 level.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Semester fee | EUR 397 / per semester | Semester contribution (winter semester 2026/27): €397,00 (student services/Studentenwerk, Students' Union, semester ticket for public transport, hardship fund contribution, administrative fee are included in the stated total). |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants are required to show that they can finance their studies in Germany. Prepare documents that support your ability to cover living costs and study-related expenses as requested by the German authorities.
- Blocked account requirements as specified by the German authorities for student residence purposes
- Any additional proof of funds and documentation requirements stated in the official guidance you follow for your visa or residence application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international application documents
Collect your higher education entrance qualification documents and any required preliminary review documentation (VPD) if applicable. Also prepare your German language certificate if you apply with foreign university entrance qualifications. Make sure documents are ready in the format required by the online application portal.
Apply online during the published application window
Submit your application in the HAW Hamburg application portal during the official time period for the chosen intake. Upload the required documents and ensure your application is complete before the deadline. International applicants are assessed under the relevant international-admissions process described by HAW Hamburg for Bachelor’s degrees.
Monitor your application status
After submitting, log in to the application portal to check the current status of your application. If documents are missing or your application is incomplete, you will receive information in the portal. Use the updates to act quickly and keep your application on track before decisions are made.