Master in Astronomy

AGH University of Krakow is one of the best and most renowned modern Polish universities, consistently ranking high among Polish technical universities. For years, it has been a leader in innovation and a key partner for international research and industry.

AGH University of Krakow offers this master's program, Space Technologies, listed under Astronomy, taught in English over three semesters, or one and a half years, in the city of Kraków. Yearly tuition is 5500 EUR. The program covers three areas within space technologies: upstream, downstream, and biomedical applications. Building on a first-cycle degree, students develop interdisciplinary skills tailored to the modern space sector, including spacecraft design, mission planning, satellite systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence and robotics into space applications. Graduates are prepared for careers across the space industry, including satellite development, mission analysis, and space system operations, and for research and development roles at aerospace companies, research institutions, and government agencies. Potential employers include companies working in earth observation, navigation systems, and advanced manufacturing processes. The program is also described as a foundation for doctoral study, letting graduates who continue on contribute to research in areas such as space exploration, planetary science, and space-related technologies. Astronomy and space technologies as a field draw on physics, engineering, and increasingly on computing and data analysis, since much modern astronomical and space-systems work depends on processing large volumes of observational and telemetry data. Beyond the specific career paths named for this program, graduates in space-related fields commonly work at national space agencies, satellite operators, and technology companies building sensors, propulsion systems, or ground infrastructure. Kraków is home to AGH University, one of Poland's technical universities, giving students within a space-technologies program access to a broader institutional base in engineering and applied science alongside their specialized coursework in the space sector.