Overview

The Space Sciences and Applications programme from University of Orleans covers a wide range of space-related fields including radio-astrophysics, heliospheric physics, solar-terrestrial science and space weather, satellite propulsion, nanosatelites and space-based systems engineering.

Opportunities

SSA Students will be in contact with scientists from several laboratories and facilities that carry out cutting-edge research in space science (LPC2E), in plasma propulsion (ICARE), in radioastronomy (Nançay radio-observatory) to name a few. Students will learn about and understand our space environment. They will also be involved in the exploitation of data from major space missions and from radioastronomy facilities. Most research teams are actively involved in space missions such as ESA’s Solar Orbiter and BepiColombo, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe, CNES’ Taranis, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses offered:

Space exploration and space systems

Astrophysics and radioastronomy

Space plasma physics

Space environment

Plasma propulsion for spacecraft

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orléans, France

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 12 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in France

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Enrollment in SSA is possible for students who have obtained their Bachelor's degree in Physics and have successfully completed at least one year in a Master in Physics (or equivalent, e.g. engineering school) with excellent academic results.

The dedicated teaching programme aims to bridge the gap between different students' backgrounds. It does not matter whether your initial training had a stronger focus on one particular field of Physics as long as you have a solid training that covers all the major fields of modern Physics, including Computational Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Physics, etc. Plasma physics and Astrophysics are an asset but are not mandatory.

In addition, a proficiency in English (B2 level) is required.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

243 EUR / year

≈ 243 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

243 EUR / year

≈ 243 EUR / year

Additional Details

Living costs

Orléans

France

750 - 1050 EUR / month

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

Funding

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