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KU Leuven Master of Space Studies
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

Master of Space Studies

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

Sep 2025

EUR 7,771 **

On-Campus

* application deadlines for the 2026-2027 intake will be published by mid-October

** for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Space Studies offers an advanced perspective on space science and technology, preparing students for a variety of roles in the space sector. This program enhances knowledge in areas such as space policy, law, and satellite technology. Students will complete the course in two years while engaging in hands-on projects and research opportunities.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in governmental and private space agencies, satellite communications, and research institutions. Potential job roles include space policy analyst, satellite systems engineer, and research scientist in space exploration.

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About this programme

The space sector is constantly looking for highly-skilled experts with an interdisciplinary perspective. However, it is this interdisciplinary background which is currently lacking for most new graduates, who have typically specialised in only one of the fields related to space science. Our 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.

The Master of Space Studies aims to cater to these new opportunities by equipping students with the interdisciplinary expertise the space sector is currently looking for. The Master of Space studies trains students in innovative space projects through the symbiosis between technological, quantitative and biomedical sciences, while at the same time supplying them with the economic and policy skills needed to navigate the current legal and political regulations.

Programme strengths

  • Thanks to the interuniversity effort of the programme, students get embedded in the academic research expertise of two highly-ranked Belgian universities, KU Leuven and Ghent University (please note that the majority of classes takes place in Leuven, for more details please consult the course overview).
  • In addition to coursework in space sciences, the curriculum is enriched by a series of guest lecturers from international, national and regional institutions.
  • Extracurricular initiatives, including visits to the European Astronaut Center in Cologne and the European Space Research and Technology Centre (ESTEC) of ESA in The Netherlands, bring the students in contact with actors in the different fields of space studies, allowing students to interact with research experts, industry leaders, policymakers, and to exchange ideas, grow their network and explore new career opportunities.
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