Space Science and Technology Aalto University

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.