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.
1. OVERVIEW
The Master in Space of USTH is an extensive program for future scientists who will participate in the next decades in the development of space technology and sciences worldwide. The Master’s degree is co-accredited by Vietnam and France. Since 2016, the Master program has changed its name to “SPACE: Earth Observation, Astrophysics, Satellite Technologies”. The graduation certificate is delivered by USTH and one of the three French universities participating in the Master’s program: Paris Cité University, Paris-East Créteil University, Observatoire de Paris – PSL University. Courses of international standard are delivered by professors from these French universities, USTH, with additional support from Space Technology Institute (STI) and Vietnam National Space Center (VNSC). The Master training system at the USTH is realized through the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).
Why you choose this course
- English as the official teaching language
- Well-qualified lecturers from reputable French universities and institutes
- Advanced teaching methods
- Opportunities to participate in research projects with lecturers
- International standard laboratories
- Scholarship up to 100% tuition fee
- Opportunities to get 100% internship scholarship in France
List of co-accredited universities with which USTH is associated
2. PROGRAM
2.1. Curriculum
2.2. Career opportunities
- Work in the Space industry
- Higher study in France and other countries worldwide
- Working at leading universities, research institutes, and companies in Space Science and Satellite Technology:
- Developing, manufacturing and monitoring satellites
- Modeling, processing, and applying big data for resource monitoring, socio-economic sectors, and national defense
- Conducting research in astrophysics and cosmology
3. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Vietnamese citizens and foreigners who hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and meet one of the following language proficiency requirements for admission:
- Obtaining a language proficiency certificate equivalent to level 4* promulgated in the six-level foreign language proficiency framework of Vietnam
- Obtaining a Bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate qualification in English, or in a recognized training program using English as the main language of instruction,
- Having completed USTH’s English Intensive course.
Citizens belonging to one of the following categories may be considered by the Admissions Committee to be admitted to a second year Master’s program (M2):
- Candidates who have completed the first year of Master’s program (M1) at local or international foreign universities following the Bologna process or have completed 240 ECTS-European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, and pass the application review process.
- Candidates who have obtained Engineering degrees from institutions accredited by CTI/PFIEV, or from other educational institutions recognized by authorities, and must be approved by the Admissions Committee.
- Candidates who have obtained a four-year Bachelor’s degree ranked Good or higher, recognized by the French government as equivalent to the first 60 ECTS after obtaining a Bachelor degree, can pass the application review process, and must be approved by the Admissions Committee with the decision of Rector.
* Conversion table of Foreign Language Degrees and Certificates equivalent to Level 4 of the six-level Foreign Language proficiency framework used in Vietnam for admissions and academic training at Master’s level.
| No. | Certificate/Degree | Level/Score
Level 4 equivalent |
| 1 | TOEFL iBT | 46 – 93 |
| 2 | IELTS | 5.5 – 6.5 |
| 3 | Cambridge Assessment English | B2 First/B2 Business Vantage/ Linguaskill.
Score 160 – 179 |
| 4 | TOEIC
(4 skills) |
Listening: 400 – 489
Reading: 385 – 454 Speaking: 160 – 179 Writing: 150 – 179 |
| 5 | Aptis Esol | B2 |
Admissions method: Application dossier assessment and interview.
4. CONTACT
– About the training program:
Department of Space and Applications (SA)
Tel: (04) 3791.7747/ (03) 3791.8618
Email: sa_dept@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 308, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
– About Admission:
Department of Admissions and Communications (DAC)
Tel: (+84-24) 3791 7748
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
