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.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Engineering
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Leganés, Madrid region, Spain
- Duration
- 2 academic years
- Credits
- 90 ECTS
- Tuition
- 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.
- Intake
- Applications shown as closed on 28 October 2026. Consult UC3M for the next intake calendar.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-28
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