Master of Science in Space Studies

The space sector plays an important role in economic, social, technological and scientific developments. The Master of Space Studies corresponds to the needs of the sector by delivering highly skilled experts with a broad and in-depth interdisciplinary perspective. Students develop critical knowledge skills regarding relevant technological sectors, exact and biomedical sciences, space-related law and policy, and economics encompassing space industry, business and management.

Subsequent Master's Programme
1 year 60 credits
Faculty of Sciences
English
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Application Deadline (for International degree students)

Recommended application deadlines (but late admissions are accepted):

  • 1 March (for non-EEA citizens)
  • 1 June (for EEA citizens)

Students who hold a Flemish master degree can apply until the start of the academic year, although we also recommend to submit their application before August.

Enrolment

After a positive evaluation of motivation by the selection committee the candidates can proceed with the second step in the selection process, done by the KU Leuven Admissions Office on www.kuleuven.be/english/application (for international students) or www.kuleuven.be/inschrijvingen/ (for students with a Flemish master degree), where the educational background and credentials will be checked.

Enrolling institution(s)

  • KU Leuven

Organising institutions

This course is jointly organised by:
  • Ghent University
    Sint-Pietersnieuwstraat 25
    9000 Gent (Belgium)
  • KU Leuven
    Oude Markt 13
    3000 Leuven (Belgium)

Tuition Fee

Seperate amounts apply. See website KU Leuven for more information.

Costs of studying

From June 1st, you will find an overview here of the study materials and additional costs (besides tuition fees) for this programme. We try to provide the most accurate overview, but variations are always possible. For interuniversity or international programmes, we are not able to give an overview of the costs.

Programme contact

Institute of Astronomy, Celestijnenlaan 200D, B-3001 Leuven

Dr. Clio Gielen - clio.gielen@kuleuven.be