Centers of competence (CoC)
Cooperation with universities and research institutions forms an essential part of MTU’s research and development work. Strategic alliances with world-class research partners are hoped to secure MTU’s innovative clout long-term and foster the meshing between academe and industry. Getting students in touch with industrial reality early in their academic careers, MTU hopes to produce a continuous pool of young talent.
Selection criteria for its partners were outstanding technical qualification and long experience.
Centers of Competence for engine technologies
Jointly with leading German universities, MTU has launched six different centers of competence (CoC) to perform specific research tasks.
- CoC – Compressors, in partnership with Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule (RWTH) Aachen
- CoC – Turbines, in partnership with Stuttgart Technical University
- CoC – More Electric Engine, in partnership with Bundeswehr University Munich
- CoC – Constructions and production, in partnership with with Munich Technical University
- CoC – Maintenance, repair and overhaul, in partnership with Leibniz University Hannover and Laser Zentrum Hannover
- CoC – Engine 2020 plus, in partnership with German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Centers of competence of MTU Aero Engines in Cooperation with German Universities


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