Overview

This Applied Space Weather Research degree from Catholic University of America is an interdisciplinary program combining several branches of physics with modern methods of space observations and cutting-edge achievements in data mining and computer forecasting. Master’s students will be offered hands-on experience with advanced space weather forecasting tools available at Catholic University’s Space Weather Center through its collaboration with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

Master of Science in Applied Space Weather Research

Students with, or about to earn, bachelor's degrees in the sciences, mathematics, or engineering and other technical disciplines will be eligible for this master's program.
Both thesis and non-thesis options will be available, as well as a non-thesis 4+1 track for continuing undergraduates.
The thesis option requires:24 credits of graduate work from the course list and
6 credits of independent, Master's thesis research on a topic selected in consultation with the student's program advisor.
Thesis topics may be linked to work done in coordination with NASA and Catholic University scientists at Goddard Space Flight Center.

The non-thesis option requires:

24 credit hours of graduate work from the course list and
6 additional graduate-level credit hours that may comprise courses taken in other departments at Catholic University, with the student's program advisor or the director's consent.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Numerical Methods for Space Weather
Space Plasma Physics
Space Weather System Science
Solar and Heliospheric Physics
Magnetosphere-Ionosphere-Thermosphere Physics
Space Weather Impacts on Technology and Human Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
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- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
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Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
Demonstrate English language proficiency
Submit confirmation of financial support
Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
Receive your admission packet with visa information

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

44320 USD / year

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Out-of-State

44320 USD / year

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44320 USD / year

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Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 USD / month

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Master of Science in Applied Space Weather Research

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