Aerospace engineering colleges exist primarily in neighboring institutions although Calicut lacks sufficient educational facilities in this field. Located four hours from Calicut stands as one of the most respected institutions the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) situated in Trivandrum. ISRO operates IIST through a linked status that provides aerospace studies with research-oriented space technology education of premier standard. The educational institution NIELIT Calicut delivers specialized study of Avionics and Embedded Systems technologies as closely related fields to aerospace engineering.
Students who want to study aerospace engineering should investigate the educational institutions in Kerala together with the nearby states Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The aerospace engineering programs of Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (Chennai) along with Manipal Institute of Technology (Karnataka) are widely recognized by students. The colleges give students aerospace-focused training in conjunction with internship programs and efficient placement services for aerospace industry opportunities.