Learn to see a space mission as a connected engineering system. This English-taught master’s combines spacecraft technologies with project-oriented study.
Course and experience
Topics include spacecraft subsystems, orbital and attitude dynamics, control and communications. The curriculum has 63 compulsory credits, 15 electives and a 12-credit thesis. UC3M describes industry involvement in teaching and internships.
Before applying
Review the programme’s engineering entry profiles and English-language requirements against your previous degree. The course is especially relevant to students drawn to the interaction of aerospace and communications systems.
Possible directions
Space-project development and further technical research are areas to explore. Ask which projects best connect your existing strengths with the systems you would like to understand.
Essentiële cursusthema's
- Instelling
- Universiteit Carlos III van Madrid (UC3M)
- Land
- Spanje
- Onderwerp
- Techniek
- Studieniveau
- Master's degree
- Taal onderwijzen
- Engels
- Studieformat
- Op de campus
- Campus
- Leganés, Madrid region, Spain
- Duur
- 2 academic years
- Aan de hand van de gegevens die beschikbaar zijn op de website van de fabrikant, kunnen wij de volgende informatie over de fabrikant verstrekken:
- 90 ECTS
- Studiekosten
- The page displays €4,051.80 across 90 credits for EU students and €7,566.30 across 90 credits for non-EU students. The fee table does not specify an academic year. Confirm prices for your intake; administrative, certificate and any bridging-course costs are additional.
- Toelating
- Applications shown as closed on 28 October 2026. Consult UC3M for the next intake calendar.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
Ontdek UC3M en onze Gids voor studeren in Spanje as you plan your next step.