Aviation and transportation degrees in Spain
Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Engineering, Logistics and pilot training: these are aviation and transport degrees you can study in Spain.
If you're fascinated by planes, ships or the organization that gets every order to its destination, that's a direction worth exploring.
How to study aviation and transport in Spain
Engineering and Logistics are university degrees, and pilot training takes place at flight schools, with many hours of practice. There are centers in Madrid and Getafe, Sevilla, Valencia, Cádiz, León or Alicante, among other cities.
Engineering degrees require a strong foundation in math and physics from the first year. To check that a degree is official, look it up in the RUCT, the Registro de Universidades, Centros y TÃtulos.
Aviation and transport degrees in Spain
Aeronautical Engineering covers planes, helicopters and drones; Naval Engineering deals with ships and cargo; Logistics organizes how goods are moved, and Aviation teaches you to operate aircraft and prepare flights.
Logistics is close to business and economics degrees in Spain, and aeronautical and naval engineering share a foundation with the rest of engineering.
Where to study aviation and transport in Spain
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)Madrid · PublicNaval EngineeringAeronautical EngineeringAviation
Cámara de Comercio de MadridMadrid · PrivateLogistics
Madrid School of Marketing MSMK (MSMK)Madrid · PrivateLogistics
Universidad Camilo José Cela (UCJC)Madrid · PrivateLogistics
Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UCAR)Getafe · PublicAeronautical Engineering
Universidad de Alicante (UA)San Vicente del Raspeig · PublicAeronautical Engineering
Universidad de Cádiz (UCA)Cádiz · PublicAeronautical Engineering
Universidad de León (ULE)León · PublicAeronautical EngineeringHow to choose between them
Notice what comes naturally to you: taking a device apart to see how it works, following a flight on the map or organizing everything that has to be moved for a trip.
Think about whether you prefer understanding how a vehicle is built and maintained, learning to fly it or organizing how its loads are moved. If you enjoy organizing and planning, you will usually feel at home in Logistics.
If you're torn between Aeronautical Engineering and Naval Engineering, compare their subjects and see which university offers them in your autonomous community or nearby. The career test gives you guidance on whether you are more drawn to the machine or the organization.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
What grade do they ask for in Aeronautical Engineering?
Each university publishes its cut-off grade, which changes every year and is calculated using the Bachillerato and the Prueba de Acceso a la Universidad (PAU). Check the grades from recent years on each university's website.
How long do these degrees last in Spain?
Pilot training is the shortest in the field; the degrees in Aeronautical Engineering and Logistics are longer, and Naval Engineering is a bit longer still.
What is the difference between Aeronautical Engineering and Naval Engineering?
The first studies airplanes, helicopters, and drones; the second deals with how to keep a ship stable and safe while carrying cargo. Both share a foundation of physics and math in the first years.
Do you have to be a pilot to work in aviation?
No. You can study how aircraft are designed or how freight transport is organized; each path has different requirements.
Do I need to know English?
It is used a lot in aviation and international transport, and some programs require it or work on it in class. Check the requirements for each one.
What does Logistics study?
How to manage a company's production, storage, shipping, and distribution of products, by road, sea, or air. It is the option in the field for those who enjoy organizing more than working with machines.