Master of Science in Space Science
About This Programme
Advanced space science and astrophysics.
Course Highlights
- Taught at UAEU, ranked #217 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Core Courses
18 credit hours
- AERO601 Spacecraft Systems3 credits
- AERO602 Spacecraft Dynamics and Attitude Control3 credits
- PHYS505 Space Physics3 credits
- PHYS506 Astronomy & Astrophysics3 credits
- GEOG650 Remote Sensing of Terrestrial and Planetary Surfaces3 credits
- RGIS603 Digital Image Processing in RS3 credits
Elective Courses
6 credit hours; select 2 courses
Optional modules
- PHYS606 Space Science Instrumentation3 credits
- PHYS698 Selected Topics I3 credits
- GEOG660 GIS for Planetary Surfaces3 credits
- GEOG670 Planetary Atmospheres3 credits
- GEOL671 Planetary Sciences3 credits
- ISBP669 Computation and Data Science3 credits
Thesis
6 credit hours
- COSR699 Thesis6 credits
Internship
- PHYS650 Space Science Internship0 credits
Entry Requirements
A CV and two references are required; some programmes require an interview or entrance test.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in research, laboratories, industry, and environmental and government roles, or continue to postgraduate study.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Licensed and accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA); UAEU also holds US institutional accreditation from WSCUC.
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A relevant bachelor's degree from an accredited university with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 34,500/yr
Graduate applicants apply through apply.uaeu.ac.ae with transcripts, a CV and two references, and pay the AED 200 application fee.