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GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Graduates of the postgraduate program “Strength Analysis for the Aerospace Industry” acquire both fundamental and specialized knowledge in strength analyses typical for aerospace structures (aircraft and aircraft engines). This includes topics such as:

• strength of materials (including fundamentals of finite element analysis (FEA) as well as different types of materials – metallic and composite),
• design of aerospace structures such as aircraft and aircraft engines,
• material fatigue,
• vibrations and nonlinear analyses,
• basics of scripting for post-processing results,
• testing of aerospace structures.

Completion of the program provides knowledge about the operation of gas turbine aircraft engines, their limitations, as well as design and testing methods. The acquired knowledge and skills enable better preparation for work in aerospace engine companies, particularly in design and analytical departments, both in ongoing operations and in research and development (R&D).

Classes are partially taught by professionals from the local industry, presenting the practical aspects of working as a strength analysis engineer in the aerospace sector.

PROGRAM ORGANIZER

Rzeszów University of Technology (Ignacy Łukasiewicz University of Technology)
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics
Department of Aerospace Engineering
ul. Powstańców Warszawy 8
35-959 Rzeszów
Poland

COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

• Active participation in classes
• Successful completion of all courses and passing required exams (for subjects ending with an exam)
• Payment of tuition fees

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Graduates receive a Postgraduate Certificate in “Strength Analysis for the Aerospace Industry” issued by Rzeszów University of Technology upon completion of the full program (after the second semester) and meeting all program completion requirements.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The postgraduate program “Strength Analysis for the Aerospace Industry” lasts 1 year (2 semesters). It starts in October and is conducted in an on-site (full-time weekend) format, with classes held on Saturdays and Sundays according to a schedule defined separately for each semester. Classes are typically held every two weeks.

NOTE

Travel, meals, and accommodation are not provided by the program organizer. Participants are required to arrange these on their own.

ADMISSIONS

Recruitment for the 2025/2026 (and subsequent) academic year runs typically from July 1st to September 30th..

• Number of places: 30
  (minimum number of participants required to open the program: 18)

Admission is based on application only (no entrance exams).

In the case of a higher number of applicants, acceptance will be determined by the order of applications received.

Applicants are required to have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree (first-cycle studies) and possess basic knowledge of mechanics and strength of materials.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Online application and registration via the Internet Recruitment System (SIR)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (HARD COPY)

• Application form generated from the Internet Recruitment System (SIR), signed by hand
• Copy of the university diploma
• Statement confirming employer’s consent to cover tuition fees (applies only to candidates funded by their employer)

DOCUMENT SUBMISSION

Documents can be submitted:

By post to the address:

Rzeszów University of Technology
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics
Department of Aerospace Engineering
ul. Powstańców Warszawy 8
35-959 Rzeszów
Poland

with the note: Postgraduate Studies – AWL

or

In person:

Delivered to the postgraduate studies office

NOTE

During the holiday period (July–August), the office may be temporarily closed (it is recommended to call in advance and arrange an appointment).
In September, the office is open on working days from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The tuition fee for the postgraduate program “Strength Analysis for the Aerospace Industry” for the 2025/2026 academic year is PLN 9,500, including:

• PLN 5,000 for the first semester
• PLN 4,500 for the second semester

There is no application fee or any additional charges.

The fee for the first (winter) semester must be paid by October 30, 2025, and for the second (summer) semester by March 15, 2026, to the individual bank account generated in the USOS system after admission to the program.