MSc in Space Engineering
Politecnico di Milano
Key Information
Campus location
Milan, Italy
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,898 / per year **
Application deadline
Request info *
Earliest start date
Sep 2024
* 1st call (for all the programs and all the countries): from 12th September till 9th November 2023. 2nd call (for all the programs and all the countries): from 9th January till 29th February 2024
** tuition fees for Non-EEA students correspond automatically to the full contribution of 3898,20€; tuition fees for EEA students range from about 895,20 € to 3898,20 € per year
Introduction
Mission and goals
The objective of the Laurea Magistrale (equivalent to Master of Science) in Space Engineering is to educate highly skilled professionals, qualified to develop and manage technical activities related to research and design in the space sector. Space Engineering graduates have all the competences to fully develop activities related to the design, technical analysis and verification of a space mission. Within these activities, in particular, graduates from Politecnico di Milano can develop specific skills in the areas of: mission analysis, thermal and structural design of space components, design of the space propulsion and power generation system, design of the orbit and attitude control systems, space systems integration and testing.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
- Aerothermodynamics
- Orbital Mechanics
- Spacecrafts Structures
- Dynamics and Control of Space Structures Heat Transfer and Thermal Analysis
- Communications Skills
Year 2
- Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics and Control
- Space Propulsion
- Space Physics
- Numerical Modelling of Aerospace Systems
- Experimental Techniques in Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Technologies and Materials
- Telecommunication Systems
- Space Mission Analysis and Design
- Launch Systems
- Payload Design
- Graduation Thesis and Final Work
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the institute website for more information.
Career Opportunities
The knowledge gained through the degree in Space Engineering is suited to responsibility positions where working autonomy is required. As an example, positions offered by the space industry, research centres, private or public companies involved in the design, manufacturing and testing of space components. Furthermore, the skills and competences of the space engineer are well suited to companies involved in the design and manufacturing of products characterized by lightweight structures and autonomous operation capacity, and more in general where advanced design tools and technologies are adopted.