Bachelor of Science in Space Sciences
About This Programme
Astronomy, astrophysics and space science.
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.
General Education
21 credit hours
- GEEM110 Contemporary Emirati Studies3 credits
- GEAE101 Academic English for Humanities and STEM3 credits
- GEIT113 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence3 credits
- GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
- GESU121 Sustainability3 credits
The five required theme courses above, plus elective General Education themes and a Cultural Diversity language pair, complete the 21 credit hour General Education requirement.
Major Requirements: Required Courses
- PHYS105 General Physics I3 credits
- PHYS110 General Physics II3 credits
- PHYS135 General Physics Lab I1 credit
- PHYS140 General Physics Lab II1 credit
- PHYS205 Intermediate Physics Lab I1 credit
- GEO211 Remote Sensing3 credits
- PHYS212 Programming for Space Science3 credits
- PHYS220 Thermal Physics3 credits
- PHYS225 Introduction to Astronomy & Space Sciences3 credits
- PHYS235 Waves and Optics3 credits
- PHYS255 Mathematical Physics3 credits
- PHYS260 Modern Astrophysics3 credits
- PHYS270 Celestial Mechanics3 credits
- PHYS310 Space Missions3 credits
- PHYS335 Electromagnetic Theory I3 credits
- PHYS360 Space Science Instrumentation3 credits
- PHYS370 Space and Atmospheric Physics3 credits
- PHYS400 Planetary Science and Exoplanets3 credits
- CSBP478 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Space Sciences3 credits
- PHYS494 Research Project3 credits
Internship
- PHYS500 Internship6 credits
Major Requirements: Elective Courses
9 credit hours; select 3 courses
Optional modules
- PHYS233 Electronics Fundamentals3 credits
- PHYS325 Space Sustainability3 credits
- PHYS330 Computational Physics3 credits
- PHYS333 Space Communications & Navigation3 credits
- PHYS415 Galaxies and Cosmology3 credits
- GEO490 GIS for Planetary Surfaces3 credits
- AERO506 Spacecraft Engineering Design3 credits
Compulsory Supporting (Non-Major) Courses
24 credit hours
- MATH105 Calculus I3 credits
- MATH110 Calculus II3 credits
- CHEM111 General Chemistry I3 credits
- CSBP119 Algorithms and Problem Solving3 credits
- MATH140 Linear Algebra I3 credits
- STAT210 Probability and Statistics3 credits
- MATH275 Ordinary Differential Equations3 credits
- MATH372 Partial Differential Equations3 credits
Elective Supporting (Non-Major) Courses
6 credit hours; select 2 courses
Optional modules
- BIOC100 Basic Biology I3 credits
- GEOL100 Physical Geology3 credits
- CHEM113 General Chemistry II3 credits
- GEOL215 Mineralogy3 credits
- CSBP224 Introduction to Data Science3 credits
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency.
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
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
A UAE General Secondary Certificate (Grade 12) or accredited equivalent, typically 80% or above, with the subject grades required for the major.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Natural Sciences
Campus
Al Ain
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 79,830/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Higher Education portal), sit the required tests, and submit attested certificates with Ministry of Education equivalency.