Study Space Technologies at the AGH University: Zero semester for bachelors!

The Space Technologies master's program at the AGH University of Science and Technology in Krakow was launched in March this year and immediately met with great interest, and students are currently finishing their first semester.

Space Technologies is a study program conducted entirely in English, created for people who want to develop in the dynamically growing space sector – regardless of whether they are interested in technology design, analysis and use of satellite data or biomedical technologies. The studies are available at the Faculty of Space Technologies – the first such institution in Poland!

Now the course is opening up more broadly – thanks to the Zero Semester, people who have completed bachelor's studies and do not have an engineering degree can also enroll in the studies. Enrollment for the zero semester is already open!

What is the Zero Semester?

The Zero Semester is a preparatory course that allows you to level out your knowledge and skills in mathematics, physics, chemistry, programming and the basics of engineering. The program was developed for people who want to start studies in the field of space technologies, but have not previously had contact with typical engineering subjects. The condition for admission is a positive pass on the entrance exam.

The Zero Semester is a chance to retrain and enter one of the most promising industries, even if your previous education was not engineering!

Who can apply?

The Zero Semester is open to people who:

• have completed a bachelor's degree,
• do not have an engineering degree but want to continue their education in a technical field,
• know English at a level that allows them to study (classes are held entirely in English),
• are ready to take an intensive preparatory course and continue their studies in the Space Technologies field

Space Technologies Master's Degree – what next after the Zero Semester?

After completing the Zero Semester, students will be able to choose one of three specializations:

• Upstream – design and construction of space technologies. The program focuses on technologies and systems used in the design, construction and operation of spacecraft. By choosing this path, you will learn orbital mechanics, spacecraft engineering and on-board systems, gaining the skills necessary to work on the development and testing of space technologies.
• Downstream – analysis and application of data from space missions. The program focuses on processing and analyzing data from space missions. The program includes signal processing, remote sensing and analysis of satellite images, as well as the use of machine learning in space applications. Graduates of this path will be prepared to manage and analyze data obtained from space.
• Biomedical - space medicine and life support technologies. A program dedicated to people interested in the impact of space on human health and life support technologies in the space environment. The program includes biology and space medicine, as well as biomedical engineering, preparing students to work on life support systems in space.

International environment

Classes in the Space Technologies program are conducted entirely in English. The lecturers include not only specialists from AGH, but also lecturers from foreign universities, visiting professors and experts related to the space sector, e.g. from the European Space Agency (ESA) or the Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO). Thanks to this, students learn in an international environment that reflects the realities of work in the global space sector. The studies are also open to candidates from abroad.

Collaboration with space sector companies

During their studies, students will have the opportunity to complete an internship in technology and space companies with which the Faculty of Space Technologies cooperates.

Thanks to the close cooperation between business and the university, you will understand from the first day of your studies what your future career path may look like. The practical experience gained will make entering the job market much easier after graduation.

Space Science Clubs – learning through practice

AGH currently has eight active science clubs related to space topics. Being involved in a science club is an opportunity to develop your passion, but it is also a mandatory element of Space Technologies studies. Thanks to this, from the first semester onwards, students have the opportunity to work on real projects and independently develop technologies used in the space sector.

The thematic scope of projects implemented in the clubs is very wide. Students can build satellites, rockets and rovers, take part in experiments related to the study of lunar regolith, develop software supporting space missions, deal with astrobiology or satellite data analysis. Such activities allow you to combine theoretical knowledge with practice and polish your teamwork skills.

Participation in projects is also a chance to gain valuable experience in cooperation with industry – many teams implement their projects in cooperation with companies and institutions in the space sector.

Important dates

First recruitment cycle: 23.06-21.07.2025
Entrance exam: 23.07.2025
Supplementary recruitment: 1-10.09.2025
Entrance exam: 12.09.2025

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