Master in Space

The master in Space of USTH is an extensive program for future scientists who will participate in the next decades in the development of space technology and sciences worldwide. The Master's degree is co-accredited by Vietnam and France. Since 2016, the master program has changed its name to “SPACE: Earth Observation, Astrophysics, Satellite Technologies”. The graduation certificate is delivered by USTH and one of the four French universities participating in the master: the University of Paris, Observatory of Paris, University of Montpellier, and University of Paris Est-Créteil. Courses of international standard are delivered by professors from these French universities, USTH, with additional support from Space Technology Institute (STI) and Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC). The Master training system at the USTH is realized through the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

A special feature of the program is the opportunity to practice for 3-6 months in France and other developed countries in the space field, which has a great opportunity for students to access advanced science and professional working environment and improve their researches for the future. And USTH is proud of USTH alumni working at leading space research institutions such as Nasa, Paris Observatory, etc.

Partners

This master in Space is proposed and ensured by French partners within the USTH consortium.

List of French institution Co-Accreditation with USTH

• University of Montpellier
• University of Paris
• University Paris Est-Créteil
• Paris Observatory.

Why this course

• English as the official teaching language
• Well-qualified lecturers from reputable French universities
• Advanced teaching methods
• Opportunities to participate in research projects with lecturers
• International standard laboratories
• Scholarship up to 100% tuition fee Opportunities to get 100% internship scholarship in France

The training program of the Master Space and Applications lasts two years. It includes 4 semesters, for a total of 120 ECTS (30 ECTS per semester):

• M1 semester S1 (30 ECTS): 6 common modules and two specializations
• M1 semester S2 (30 ECTS): 4 common modules, two specializations, and a 2-months internship
• M2 semester S3 (30 ECTS): 11 common modules
• M2 semester S4 (30 ECTS): 6-months internship in the laboratory, possibly in France

• Work in the Space industry
• Higher study in France, and in other countries in Europe, Asia, and America
• Engineers or researchers in space science and satellite technology:
  • Develop, manufacturer and monitor satellites
  • Satellite data studies in institutes and research centers
  • Astrophysical phenomena research