The Master’s in Space Science and Technology at Observatoire de Paris covers the fundamentals of physics and mathematics, more specialized courses in astronomy and astrophysics, and observation-based practicums. Certain courses are joint courses with partner institutions (M1) or co-accredited institutions (M2): Sorbonne Université, Université Paris-Cité, Université Paris-Saclay, ENS Cachan. The degree is issued by Université PSL.
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The program prepares students for careers in astronomy and astrophysics through solid foundations in physics, mathematics and applied technologies. Students may also continue on to careers in research, through doctoral studies, or become engineers in the public or private sectors working as project leads in particular.
The program also provides research exposure and experience to future teachers and/or professionals in other fields, such as knowledge dissemination and scientific journalism.
Certain courses are joint courses with partner institutions (M1, M2 IRT) or co-accredited institutions (M2): Sorbonne Université, Paris-Cité, Paris-Saclay, ENS Cachan.
Educate scientists and specialized researchers in the fields of astronomy and astrophysics, and engineers in the field of space science.
Benefits
A Bachelor’s in Fundamental Physics or an equivalent degree is highly recommended for students interested in this program. Students with a Bachelor’s in Mathematics or Earth Science may be accepted if their acquired knowledge is deemed suitable for their planned course of study.
Prerequisites
Students can enter this two-year program in the first or second years. All admissions are based on applications.
Prerequisites (M1): The M1 year is for students with a Bachelor’s degree (physics, mathematics, mechanics, physical science, etc.) and to students from engineering schools in Europe or abroad who would like to specialize in astrophysics.
Prerequisites (M2 Professional): In addition to having completed the M1 level or equivalent, students should preferably have received general education in physics at the Bachelor’s level and have strong computer and scientific programming skills. Experience through an internship in the industrial sector and/or abroad is a plus.
Prerequisites (M2 Research): Students with a first year Master’s degree (M1), in the fields of Fundamental or Applied Physics, Mathematics; students from Écoles Normales Supérieures and Engineering Schools; foreign students with the equivalence of an M1 or an engineering degree.
Admissions process
Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year:
First year
The first year provides a generalist course of study, with introduction to and fundamentals in astronomy, physics, and mathematics. Students become familiar with the tools and concepts of astronomy and astrophysics while strengthening their fundamentals in physics and mathematics.
Divided into two semesters, S1 and S2, the first year of courses are a shared common core for all tracks. Each semester is equivalent to 300 hours of instruction per student and includes a two-month, laboratory-based internship that introduces students to research. Students take introductory and fundamentals courses throughout both semesters. The second semester includes the two-month internship.
more information about first year
Second year
The second year includes 5 tracks available to successful first-year students. The M2 year involves shared coursework with partner universities. Students can choose from two degrees:
Tracks (M2)
