Aviation and transportation degrees in Mexico
Logistics, aeronautical engineering and shipping administration: they are aviation and transportation degrees you can study in Mexico.
If you like airports and ports, or you're intrigued by how a package gets from another continent to your home, they are degrees that start from that curiosity.
How to study aviation and transportation in Mexico
There are programs in the field in many states, in public and private institutions: in Ciudad Juárez, Tijuana, Mexicali, Aguascalientes, Tampico or Tuxtla Gutiérrez, among other cities. Several are close to industrial zones, ports or borders, where freight transportation is part of everyday life.
Engineering degrees require a strong foundation in math and physics; logistics and shipping administration are closer to management. If you choose a private institution, ask about its official recognition of validity of studies (RVOE) from the SEP.
Aviation and transportation degrees in Mexico
Aeronautical Engineering studies airplanes, helicopters and drones; Logistics deals with how what we use every day is produced, stored and shipped.
Logistics and Shipping Administration involve a lot of management, like the business and economics degrees in Mexico; Aeronautical Engineering shares a foundation with engineering ones.
Where to study aviation and transportation in Mexico
Instituto Tecnológico de Tijuana (ITT)Tijuana · PublicAeronautical EngineeringLogistics
Universidad Politécnica Metropolitana de HidalgoPublicAeronautical EngineeringLogistics
Instituto Politécnico Nacional (IPN)Ciudad de México · PublicAeronautical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Juárez (ITCJ)Ciudad Juárez · PublicLogistics
Instituto Tecnológico de MexicaliMexicali · PublicLogistics
Instituto Tecnológico de Pabellón de ArteagaPabellón de Arteaga · PublicLogistics
Instituto Tecnológico de Sonora (ITSON)Ciudad Obregón · PublicLogistics
Instituto Tecnológico Superior del Occidente del Estado de Hidalgo (ITSOEH)Mixquiahuala de Juárez · PublicLogisticsHow to choose between them
Think about what you do without anyone asking you to: wandering around an airport, following an order all the way to your home or watching how a port is organized.
If you like planning and organizing, Logistics might suit you better than an engineering degree; if engines and calculations are your thing, look at Aeronautical Engineering.
Read the two profiles first and then check which institutions offer them in your state or a nearby one. The career test helps you compare what you think with what you prefer to do.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
Can I work in aviation without being a pilot?
No. There are degrees for designing and studying aircraft, others for organizing freight transportation and others for managing the maritime world.
How long do these degrees take in Mexico?
Logistics and Aeronautical Engineering take a similar amount of time, a full bachelor's or engineering degree.
Do I have to like airplanes or ships to study Logistics?
No. Logistics is about getting things to their destination on time, by air, sea, or land, and it applies to any company that produces or sells.
What exam is required to get in?
Each institution defines its own process. The EXANI-II from Ceneval is one of the most widely used; some institutions prefer their own exam. Check the program's admission announcement.
What is the difference between Aeronautical Engineering and Logistics?
Aeronautical Engineering studies how aircraft are designed and how they work; Logistics, how production, storage, and distribution of products are managed. One is technical and the other is organizational.
What does Aeronautical Engineering study?
Aircraft, such as airplanes, helicopters, and drones, and how their engines and systems are integrated. It requires a strong foundation in math and physics, and usually includes labs and design projects.