Overview

The Space Science and Technology programme from Aalto University offers cross-disciplinary, research-oriented education with first-hand and hands-on experience in space science, technology and engineering.The main learning outcomes for the Program are:fundamental and advanced knowledge in the academic subjects studied

holistic approach to and comprehensive view of advanced space projects

management skills required for space projects, e.g. systems on-board aircraft or satellites, techniques for satellite launch, interplanetary missions, Earth observation, space data management

transferable skills, e.g. entrepreneurship, scientific writing, social competence, communication skills, leadership in an international and intercultural environment.

Features

The added value of SpaceMaster compared with other programs in the same field can be summarised as:

structured cooperation between the academic institutions and industry

education influenced by current advances in research

increased intercultural understanding and integration

structured cooperation between the universities via the use of the ECTS grading system, combining together different educational models

exchange of experience for both the academic and administrative staff

a wide range of specializations improves career prospects of students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics and Control of Systems and Structures

Space Automation and Control

Space Technique and Instrumentation

Space Robotics and Automation

Astrophysics, Space Science, Planetology

Space Science and Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Helsinki, Finland

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 33 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Finland

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scanned colour copy of the original Bachelor’s degree certificate

Scanned colour copy of the original official transcript of study records.

If you have any other higher education degrees you wish to be taken into consideration in admissions, scanned colour copies of degree certificate and official transcript of records. If documents are not in Finnish, Swedish or English, scanned colour copies of authorised translations are required as well.

Copy of a valid passport or an official government-issued identification card with photo and information on citizenship.

Portfolio (electronic)

Demonstrating proficiency in English

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

15000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 24 months.

If you are a citizen of the member states of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you do not have to pay tuition fee.

Living costs for Helsinki

975 - 1584 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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