Overview
The program includes advanced engineering, biological and physical science classes and introduces students to economics, public policy, and management disciplines, which impact space commercialization and national policy.
Key Features
- This Space Studies program at Rice University focuses on training scientists and engineers interested in program management providing them with the tools to face the complex challenges inherent in US space policy, human and robotic space exploration, and the role of science in space exploration and technology development.
- In addition to science and engineering courses, students will take a solar systems overview course, a Space Studies Seminar taught by industry experts, and cohort courses with students involved in the other tracks listed in this brochure.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Data Science Methods And Management
- Computational Fluid Mechanics
- Neural Machine Learning
- Statistics In Physics And Astronomy
- Multivariate Analysis
- Regression And Linear Models
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
39 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Aerospace Engineering Astronomy & Space Sciences View 128 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 90
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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Other requirements
General requirements
- Completed application (apply on-line by clicking this link) No application fee is required
- Three letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts from all universities attended
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- GRE Scores are recommended but NOT required
- English Proficiency Scores (for international students).
Tuition Fee
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International
39000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39000 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
39000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 39000 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Houston
1067 - 1950 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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