Overview

The Spacecraft Engineering program offered by the Moscow Aviation Institute is based on the experience of the Soviet space program and the latest Russian space developments.

A lot of space and launch vehicles constitute the largest educational base in Russia for laboratory research and practical training. MAI students have launched 9 satellites designed and manufactured at the university laboratories.

Careers

Graduates of the program gain deep knowledge of theoretical disciplines and knowledge of various constructive approaches and technological solutions for modern aerospace industry. This allows them to begin their career in any of the world’s aerospace companies such as NASA, Boeing, Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), RosCosmos, European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company (EADS), SpaceX, Thales, Magellan Aerospace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design of spacecrafts;

Satellite construction; Ballistics of space flight;

Aerodynamics and thermodynamics;

Propulsion systems;

Spacecraft control systems;

Strength theory; Methods of CAD-engineering.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Moscow, Russia

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Astronomy & Space Sciences View 3 other Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering in Russia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Certificate of High School completion with transcript (scan) – applicant must have a score of at least 50 out of 100 for Physics and Mathematics

Passport / ID (scan)

Graduation certificate of a Russian Preparatory School for foreign citizens, if the applicant wishes to study in the Russian medium

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

480000 RUB / year

≈ 480000 RUB / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

480000 RUB / year

≈ 480000 RUB / year

Living costs

Moscow

Russia

41640 - 81437 RUB / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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