Double Degree

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Expand your knowledge in aeronautics in our double degree together with the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronautica in Brazil.

If you choose to follow the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at UT with the specialisation in Aeronautics or High-Tech Systems & Materials, you have the opportunity to follow a double degree that we offer together with the Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) near São Paulo, Brazil. Upon completion of this two-year programme, you will receive two Master’s degrees:

What is ITA?

Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA) is a leading institute of higher education in Brazil and was founded by the Brazilian Air Force. It has a strong connection with the aviation industry, and it receives about 8000 applications from new students each year. Studying here is a unique opportunity, as only 140 of these candidates are admitted after a demanding entrance examination. ITA is located in São José dos Campos, between São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where the renowned aircraft manufacturer Embraer’s head office and assembly line are also situated.

Structure

The double degree programme entails a total of two years (four semesters). You will spend two semesters at UT and two semesters in Brazil. During the first year, you will take core and elective courses within the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at UT, either from the specialisation in Aeronautics or the specialisation in High-Tech Systems & Materials.

In your second year, you will participate in courses and research at ITA. You will follow three courses out of a selection list, that fits a selected specialisation in Aerospace Engineering or Aircraft Maintenance. Aside from these three courses, you will spend eight to nine months on your master’s thesis. For this, you will have a daily supervisor at ITA as well as a co-supervisor at UT. You can start your second year in Brazil in either August or February.

Admission requirements

The number of students who can opt for the double degree programme is limited. So, in order to be selected for the programme, you need to fulfil the following requirements. You:

How to apply?

If you are interested in following this double degree programme, you first apply for the Master’s in Mechanical Engineering at UT. Once you are a student of this Master’s, and specifically of the specialisation in Aeronautics or High-Tech Systems & Materials, you can apply for the double degree programme. You can send your application to the programme coordinator. Your application should include the following documents:

Deadlines

You can start your second year at ITA in Brazil in August or February. To be admitted you must have obtained a minimum of 50% of the nominal study load on the reference date of the programme.

Start in

Fall semester (August)

Spring semester (February)

Application deadline

1st of January

1st of September

Reference date

14th of February

14th of September

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