What Universities are Best for an Indonesian Physics Student Interested in Aerospace Studies?

In summary, a physics bachelors degree may not be enough to directly study aerospace engineering. It is recommended to take undergraduate courses in mechanics, structures, and thermodynamics in order to prepare for the field. This may require an additional two years of study. German universities may be a good option for pursuing this path.
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i am physics bachelors student from Indonesia, and now i have 5 semesters passed. i choose electronics and instrumentation physics here, and focus in microcontroler, and controlling system. i have read many question before, and read the answer, but maybe i have a little question here. which university will match if i want to study aerospace ? i have a plan to get study at the Germany, and my focus maybe in airplane controlling system.
sorry if there any mistakes on my words, my english isn't good enough.
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I really cannot say much about German universities (although I know that there are many fine ones), but in general, I think you should plan to take some undergraduate courses in mechanics, structures, thermodynamics, and a few other areas. There is more to these courses in an engineering curriculum than you would get in a typical physics curriculum.
 
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so, maybe i must take another graduate to get into aerospace, yeah i think you right about that, because here, in physics i just learn about basic thing in electronics and microcontroler. but, is it possible if i get in aerospace directly from physics? or the word "courses" from your reply mean a short courses about engineering ?
sorry if there any mistakes on my words
 
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The word courses, as I used it, refers to full semester (or quarter) courses offered by the university.

I would guess that you will be needing at least two full years of full time undergraduate engineering courses to do what you propose.
 
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ok, then i will look for another possibility about my choices, thank you very much for the advices sir :)
sorry if there any mistakes on my words
 

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Physics is a branch of science that deals with the study of matter, energy, and their interactions. Aerospace engineering, on the other hand, is a specialized field of engineering that focuses on the design, development, and construction of aircraft and spacecraft. While physics provides the fundamental principles and laws governing the physical world, aerospace engineering applies these principles to the design and development of aerospace technologies.

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Understanding physics is vital in the design and construction of aircraft and spacecraft because it provides the necessary knowledge and tools to analyze and solve complex engineering problems. Physics principles, such as Newton's laws of motion and the laws of thermodynamics, are used to develop models and simulations to predict the behavior of aircraft and spacecraft in various conditions. This understanding allows engineers to design and build safer, more efficient, and more reliable aerospace technologies.

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