Master’s in Cabin Systems, ECS and Pressurisation Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in cabin systems, ECS and pressurisation engineering, with 12 modules covering the cabin environment, air-cycle thermodynamics, air-conditioning packs, pneumatic and bleed systems, pressurisation, oxygen, air distribution and cabin CFD, control, air quality, ECS safety and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Cabin Systems, ECS and Pressurisation Engineering — studying from India
India's aerospace sector is growing steadily, anchored by Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the Kanpur-Lucknow belt. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Electronics are major employers, alongside a fast-growing base of drone and space start-ups. The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation drive research programmes, while civil aviation rules are set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Engineers here work on aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite subsystems and urban air mobility concepts, and the sector's push for indigenisation keeps demand for skilled talent strong.
Fees for India: ₹734,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise aerospace engineering, and does a private online qualification help with recognition?
In India, aeronautical engineering is recognised mainly through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Aeronautical Society of India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for aircraft maintenance licences. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Whether they count towards professional membership or roles is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check their criteria before enrolling.
Which employers in India hire aerospace engineers, and how would this programme be used in that work?
Aerospace engineers in India work with organisations such as ISRO, HAL, DRDO laboratories, and private aerospace and drone firms, along with MRO and airline engineering teams. A private postgraduate qualification can support a career move or specialisation, but it is not a substitute for formal technical experience or statutory certifications. Employers usually weigh it alongside your work record and skills.
Can I manage this programme alongside a full-time job in India, given the time zone and language?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Classes and deadlines are set by the school, so check the schedule against India Standard Time (IST). Master's programmes are around 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas around 800 and specialist courses around 300, so plan your weekly hours realistically. You get an assigned technical tutor. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as instalment fees may make this easier.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the physiological and regulatory requirements of the cabin environment.
Analyse thermodynamic air-conditioning cycles.
Size packs, pneumatic and pressurisation systems.
Design crew and passenger oxygen systems.
Simulate cabin air distribution with CFD.
Carry out safety analyses of the ECS.
Plan testing and certification of cabin systems.
Who it's for
- ECS systems engineers.
- Pressurisation and oxygen engineers.
- Systems certification engineers.
- Air systems maintenance engineers.
- Thermal CFD specialists.
- Systems safety engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter aircraft manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- CS-25.831 (EASA ventilation requirements)
- CS-25.841 (EASA pressurised cabins)
- 14 CFR §25.841 (FAA pressurised cabins)
- CS-25.1443 (minimum mass flow of supplemental oxygen)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- SAE ARP85 (air conditioning systems for subsonic aeroplanes)
- ASHRAE 161 (air quality within commercial aircraft)
- SAE AIR1168 (aerospace thermodynamics and fluid mechanics manual)
- Simcenter Amesim
- ANSYS Fluent
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Dymola
- EES
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Standard atmosphere and physiological effects of altitude1.2Hypoxia and time of useful consciousness1.3Air quality and CO2 and ozone concentrations1.4Thermal comfort and the PMV model1.5Relative humidity on long-haul flights1.6Cabin altitude and pressure differential1.7Fresh air requirements per occupant1.8Cabin noise and vibration1.9Oil contamination: fume events1.10Case study: environmental requirements of a single-aisle aircraft
2.1Air-cycle refrigeration2.2Reverse Brayton cycle2.3Compact heat exchangers2.4Psychrometrics applied to the cabin2.5High- and low-pressure water separation2.6Calculation of cabin heat loads2.7Avionics equipment loads2.8Exergy analysis of packs2.9Hot-day ground design conditions2.10Lab: balance of a bootstrap cycle
3.1Multi-wheel air cycle machines3.2ACM turbines and compressors3.3Flow control valves3.4Zone temperature control3.5Trim air and mixing3.6Recirculation and HEPA filters3.7Boeing 787 electric packs3.8Pack reliability and maintenance3.9Vapour cycles in small aircraft3.10Practical: sizing a pack for 180 passengers
4.1Air extraction from IP and HP stages4.2Precooler and temperature regulation4.3Bleed valves and PRSOV4.4Hot duct leak detection4.5APU as an air source4.6Boeing 787 bleedless architecture4.7Electric cabin compressors4.8Fuel burn penalty of bleed extraction4.9Interaction with anti-ice4.10Case study: bleed versus bleedless comparison
5.1Pressure control: outflow and safety valves5.2Cabin altitude scheduling5.3Pressure change rates and comfort5.4Negative pressure relief valves5.5Digital pressure controllers5.6Rapid and explosive decompression5.7Fuselage design for pressurisation5.8Differential pressure loads and fatigue5.9Cabin leakage and its quantification5.10Lab: simulation of the pressure control law
6.1Crew oxygen and quick-donning masks6.2Chemical oxygen generators6.3Gaseous oxygen systems6.4OBOGS in military and business aircraft6.5Emergency descent profile6.6Supply requirements by altitude6.7Fire hazards with oxygen6.8Maintenance of cylinders and systems6.9Therapeutic oxygen for passengers6.10Case study: oxygen calculation for a route over high terrain
7.1Ducts, mixers and diffusers7.2Flow patterns and draughts7.3Cabin CFD with occupant models7.4Particle and aerosol transport7.5Flight deck distribution7.6Ventilation of cargo holds and avionics bays7.7Air distribution noise7.8Recirculation and infection risk7.9Validation with cabin mock-ups7.10Lab: CFD simulation of a cabin section
8.1Zone controllers and control architecture8.2Temperature and pressure sensors8.3Control loops and tuning8.4Interface with the overhead panel8.5System indications on ECAM and EICAS8.6Failures and reconfiguration8.7ECS health monitoring8.8Predictive maintenance of packs8.9Control software and DO-178C8.10Practical: design of a temperature control loop
9.1Particle and virus filtration9.2Ozone converters9.3VOC contaminants and fume events9.4Air quality sensors9.5Photocatalytic and ultraviolet air purification9.6Cabin air quality standards9.7Epidemiological studies of crew9.8Protocols after odour events9.9Humidification improvements9.10Case study: investigation of a fume event
10.1FHA of the air system10.2Pack failure and MEL dispatch10.3Fault tree analysis of pressurisation10.4Zonal risks of hot ducts10.5Particular risk analysis10.6Failure effects on avionics10.7CS-25.831 to 25.843 requirements10.8Common mode analysis10.9Lessons from accidents: Helios 52210.10Workshop: fault tree for loss of pressurisation
11.1Pack bench testing11.2On-aircraft ground testing11.3Pressurisation flight testing11.4Climatic chamber testing11.5In-flight air quality measurement11.6Compliance with CS-25 Subpart D11.7Certification documentation11.8DO-160 environmental qualification of equipment11.9Decompression testing11.10Case study: certification test plan for an ECS
12.1Definition of the aircraft and mission12.2Calculation of heat loads12.3Selection of the ECS architecture12.4Sizing of the pressurisation system12.5Design of the oxygen system12.6Preliminary safety analysis12.7Verification plan12.8Energy comparison of alternatives12.9Master's Thesis: report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Simcenter Amesim, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink, Dymola and EES, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for bench testing of packs, CFD simulation of cabin air distribution and in-flight pressurisation testing. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: CS-25.831 (EASA), CS-25.841 (EASA), 14 CFR §25.841 (FAA), CS-25.1443, RTCA DO-160G, SAE ARP85, ASHRAE 161, SAE AIR1168.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Simcenter Amesim, ANSYS Fluent, MATLAB/Simulink, Dymola and EES, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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