The only undergraduate degree course in aerospace engineering at a civil university in Germany; consecutive basic and research-oriented B.Sc.- and M.Sc. degree programme (6+4 semesters); Master´s degree programme with eight specialisation directions: Mathematical & physical modelling, experimental & numerical simulation methods, information technology in LRT, materials, materials & manufacturing processes, flight guidance & systems engineering, design & construction of aerospace vehicles, propulsion & energy systems, space technology & use of outer space

Specifically in the M.Sc., steadily increasing share of modules taught in English; large percentage (approx. 50%) of own students complete at least one semester abroad; Support of external, foreign students (approx. 50-100 p.a.); Pegassus Programme: Association of 20 LRT universities in Europe. The course credits acquired in exchange are recognised, with equivalence of the academic degrees and the certificate guaranteed; direct institute cooperations: e.g. with the Aerospace Engineering Department at the University of Maryland; Joint degree with Samara University (RUS)

Numerous modernised laboratories, many of which are also available for courses in the form of internships.

The department or degree course is involved in a variety of research projects, many in an international context. To name a few examples: E-Genius, Flying Laptop, SOFIA, Fly-by-Wire DA42, ‘DROPIT’ International Research Training Group, Collaborative Research Centre transregio 75 (SFB-TRR75)

Mainly done place centrally with the support of the University of Stuttgart, but also through the degree programme, e.g. by assuming the mentoring role of university teachers and/or applying for research and development projects for entrepreneurs from the university. The departmental start-up officer also offers guidance.