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(ESA, Paris, France) is funding a new scholarship that gives international students the opportunity to push the boundaries of space exploration with the University of Birmingham’s (U.K.) Space Engineering MSc.

The course gives students the opportunity to learn advanced concepts of spacecraft engineering ready for a space-related career. Now, the ESA has created an international scholarship covering tuition fees for the 1-year program, which covers the full life cycle of space missions. Studies focus on the space environment, its hazards and mitigation, as well as materials and manufacturing for space applications.

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The scholarship will also create opportunities for its recipient to experience additional study support with tours of ESA facilities and related workshops. More information on how to apply for the course and the ESA scholarship .

“Thanks to the ESA, this is a great opportunity for a high-flying international student to specialize in spacecraft engineering and launch themselves into a career in this industry,” says course leader Dr. Leah Nani Alconcel. “The program gives students introduces students to spacecraft technology and engineering, giving them opportunity to specialize in the areas that align best with their career goals — for example, space weather, radar or sustainability. They also have the chance to leverage our strong industry connections —enriching their dissertation projects and establishing valuable networking opportunities to help build a career in the sector.”

The scholarship is open to students from all countries signed up to the ESA — Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., Slovenia, Slovakia, Latvia, Lithuania and Canada. The deadline for applications is Monday, July 14, 2025.

Students are taught through a blend of lectures, seminars, tutorials and project-based methods, practical laboratories, group activities and individual projects. The course covers areas such as: Advanced Space Mission Analysis and Design; Communication, Ethics and Teamwork for Space Missions; Materials and Manufacturing for Space Applications; and Space Environment. There are also options to study areas including: CubeSat Design, Satellite Communications; Space Propulsion and Power Systems; and Spacecraft Mechanical Design.