Interdisciplinary Space Master

The Interdisciplinary Space Master (ISM) at the University of Luxembourg is developed in partnership with the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA). Within the University, the Master is co-hosted by the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) and the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT). It offers a building block for a new global space industry. The programme aims to generate a talent pool of highly skilled engineers and innovative entrepreneurs who will be able to create, shape and sustain leading commercial space enterprises and play an important role in the economy of the future.

PARTNERS

OBJECTIVES

The Master is an innovative balance of business and technology teaching and learning.

The ISM programme provides solid knowledge in all aspects of the space value chain, along with space engineering expertise. In addition, the course will provide business and management tools enabling students to start their own space companies or contribute in non-technical areas of existing companies. 

It offers a building block for a new global space industry and aims to generate a talent pool of highly skilled engineers and innovative entrepreneurs who will be able to create, shape and sustain leading commercial space enterprises and play an important role in the economy of the future.

STRENGTHS

• Interdisciplinary training
• Problem based learning approach
• Strong links with national stakeholders including industry

STUDY AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Employment opportunities in technical or administrative areas in the whole space sector
• Engineer, consultant in the space sector
• Doctorate

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS (20 PLACES)

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, mathematics, electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering (academic), computer science, or other natural science or equivalent experience. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in another domain but with several years of experience in space, aerospace, mechanical, electrical, industrial, or robotics engineering are also encouraged to apply.
• Grades of 85% or higher in their technical courses
• Language: B2 in English

APPLICATION

• EU students: February - August
• Non-EU students: February - April

A full scholarship is offered to top-performing applicants in this Master programme. Only third country national applicants will be considered for this merit-based scholarship. Detailed information and FSTM applications here.