Department of Aeronautics MSc Scholarship 2027

The Department of Aeronautics MSc Scholarship is offered by Imperial College London to support academically excellent students pursuing postgraduate study in aeronautical and aerospace-related fields.

For the 2027/28 academic year, Imperial is offering two awards. Each scholarship covers the full tuition fee charged to the successful student, whether they are classified as a Home or Overseas student.

There is no separate scholarship application. Applicants are considered automatically if they submit a complete application to one of the eligible Department of Aeronautics MSc programmes by the scholarship deadline.

The three eligible MSc programmes are:

• MSc Advanced Aeronautical Engineering
• MSc Advanced Computational Methods for Aeronautics, Flow Management and Fluid-Structure Interaction
• MSc Composites: The Science, Technology and Engineering Application of Advanced Composites

Academic entry requirements differ between these programmes. For example, Advanced Aeronautical Engineering normally expects a strong background in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering, while the Advanced Computational Methods MSc also considers relevant backgrounds in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.

Applicants should therefore check the entry requirements of their chosen MSc rather than assuming that one academic requirement applies to all three programmes.

• Applicants must be prospective students applying for one of the eligible Department of Aeronautics MSc programmes.
• Applicants must submit a complete MSc application by 1 March 2027 to be considered for the scholarship.
• The scholarship is available to new entrants only.
• Students who are already studying the relevant MSc course are not eligible.
• Both Home and Overseas tuition-fee status applicants are eligible.
• Applicants must meet the academic entry requirements of their chosen MSc programme.
• Applicants must meet Imperial College London’s English-language requirement for their chosen MSc programme.
• International qualifications are accepted, subject to Imperial’s country-specific equivalency requirements.
• Applicants should demonstrate strong academic achievement.

• Full tuition fees covered.
• The scholarship is available at both Home and Overseas tuition-fee rates.
• Two scholarships are available for the 2027/28 academic year.
• Successful applicants can undertake an eligible MSc within Imperial College London’s Department of Aeronautics.
• Access to specialist aeronautics teaching, research facilities and academic expertise at Imperial College London.

For the MSc application, applicants should prepare:

• Completed online Imperial College London postgraduate application.
• Personal statement explaining academic background, motivation and suitability for the chosen MSc.
• Academic transcript showing studies and results to date.
• English translation of the academic transcript where necessary.
• Details of two academic referees.
• References submitted directly by referees through Imperial’s application system.
• Evidence of English-language proficiency where required by the chosen programme or subsequent offer conditions.
• Final official academic documents if requested after an offer is made.

The Department of Aeronautics states that references should come from academic referees using official institutional email addresses.

• Academic excellence.
• Strength of the applicant’s academic background.
• Suitability for the selected MSc programme.
• Demonstrated interest in pursuing postgraduate study within aeronautical engineering and related fields.
• Quality and completeness of the MSc application.
• Academic references and previous academic performance may contribute to the assessment of the MSc application.

• Receive full tuition fee coverage for an eligible Imperial College London MSc.
• Study in Imperial’s Department of Aeronautics in London.
• Develop advanced technical knowledge relevant to aerospace and engineering careers.
• Access specialist research facilities, laboratories and industry-standard software.
• Complete advanced academic and research work within your chosen MSc.
• Build experience relevant to aerospace, aviation, engineering, computational methods or composite materials.
• Join an international postgraduate academic environment.
• Gain exposure to research and industry-linked projects within a leading engineering department.