The Master in Space: Earth Observation, Astrophysics, Satellite Technology from USTH is the only training program in Vietnam for future scientists participating in the new era of space science and technology development. Graduates receive awards from the USTH and one of its French partners.
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1. OVERVIEW
1.1. General information
The Master in Space program is designed to train future scientists who will participate in the development of space science and technology in the next decades, in Vietnam and worldwide. The master’s degree is co-led by the USTH and one of three French partners: Université Paris Cité, Observatoire de Paris and Université Paris Est-Créteil. Courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers from the USTH and French universities with additional support from the Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC), the Space Technology Institute (STI), and the Centre National d’Études Spatiales (CNES). The Master in Space follows the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Why you choose this course:
- English is the official teaching language
- Qualified lecturers from leading French/Vietnamese universities and space centers
- Advanced teaching methods
- Opportunity to participate in research projects with lecturers
- World-class research laboratories
- Scholarships covering up to 100% of tuition fees; possibility of obtaining a 100% internship scholarship in France
1.2. List of universities with which USTH is associated
- Université Paris Cité
- Observatoire de Paris
- University of Paris Est-Créteil
2. PROGRAM
2.1. Curriculum
The master’s degree is organized in four semesters:
- M1 semester S1 (30 ECTS): 6 common modules and two branches of specialization
- M1 semester S2 (30 ECTS): 4 common modules, two branches of specializations, and a 2-month internship
- M2 semester S3 (30 ECTS): 11 common modules
- M2 semester S4 (30 ECTS) a six-month internship in research laboratories, mostly in France
Students can practice in the laboratory, on the computer or in the field: computer room, SPACE Lab, astronomical observation station at Hanoi National University of Education (HNUE), satellite image acquisition station of the Vietnam National Remote Sensing Center (RSC).
A number of courses are supplemented by practical work:
- Advanced Electronics Systems
- Signal Processing
- Telecommunications & Antennas
- Earth Observation Engineering
- Remote Sensing
- Particle and Material Interactions
- Embedded Engineering
2.2 Career opportunities
- Work in Space industry
- Pursue higher education in France and other countries in Europe, Asia and North America.
- Work as Engineers or researcher in the field of space science and satellite technology to:
+ Develop, manufacturer and monitor satellites
+ Analyze satellite data in research institutes and space centers
+ Conduct astrophysical research
3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants to the program must meet the following admission requirements:
- A solid grounding in physics
- A good command in English
- A passion for space: satellite earth observation, astrophysics, satellite technology, New Space, …
M1 recruitment procedure:
Two phases: An examination of the application file and an oral interview, with the possibility of a video interview. Candidates will be interviewed in English by the Admission Committee made up of professors.
M2 recruitment procedure:
Candidates with the same qualifications as for Year 1 and wishing to apply directly for Year 2 will be interviewed by a panel of USTH professors.
4. CONTACT
For more information, please contact
– About the training program:
Department of Space and Applications (SA)
Tel: (+84-24) 32 12 15 72
Email: sa_dept@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 308, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
Website: http://space.usth.edu.vn/vi/
– About Admission:
Department of Academic Affairs (DAA)
Tel: (+84-24) 3791 7748
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
