United NationsOffice for Outer Space Affairs

Graduate Programs in Space Technology Applications:
MASTA and DOCSTA 

The Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (China), affiliated with the United Nations, is pleased to offer the Master's Program on Space Technology Applications (MASTA) and the Doctoral Program on Space Technology Applications (DOCSTA) for the 2026 academic year. These programs provide advanced education and research opportunities to professionals and students, fostering expertise in space science and technology applications.

Application Deadline: JUNE 30, 2026

PROGRAMS OFFERED

MASTA Tracks (Master's Degree)

1. Space Technology Application in Remote Sensing and GIS
2. Space Technology Application in GNSS
3. Space Technology Application in Micro-Satellite
4. Space Technology Application in Space Project Management
5. Space Technology Application in Space Law and Policy

DOCSTA Tracks (Doctoral Degree)

1. Space Technology Application in Remote Sensing and GIS
2. Space Technology Application in GNSS
3. Space Technology Application in Micro-Satellite

 APPLICATION

Applicants must complete the following steps to apply:

1. Apply online

Beihang International Student Online Application System: admission.buaa.edu.cn

2. Prepare and Submit Documents

Submit the scanned copies of all the required application documents online.

Please notice:

- Documents should be in English or Chinese or attached with notarized Chinese or English translations.

- Documents must be clear, authentic, and valid. Applicants are recommended to use a professional device to scan the relevant documents. Applicants shall bear the consequences caused by unclear or unidentifiable uploaded materials.

- Your document review process will only start after your application fee receipt submitted in the system.

- If there are any authenticity issues with your application documents, your application qualification will be cancelled immediately.

- Hard copies of the documents are not required.

FEES

Application Fee: CNY 400

Tuition Fees: CNY 35000/year for MASTA, CNY 42000/year for DOCSTA

Comprehensive Medical and Accident Insurance: CNY 800/year

Please notice:

- The application fee will not be refunded whether the application is successful or not.

- All students must purchase Comprehensive Medical and Accident Insurance upon the registration

SCHOLARSHIPS

• Chinese Government Scholarship
• Beihang University Foreign Students Scholarship

Please find more details about scholarships via: https://is.buaa.edu.cn/en/jxj.htm.

Please notice:

- If you apply for RS&GIS, GNSS and Micro-satellites Technology, the speciality should be chosen as "Space Technology Applications".

- If you apply for Business Administration (Space Project Management), the speciality should be chosen as "Business Administration" in the Chinese Government Scholarship Information System and "Business Administration (Space Project Management)" in Beihang International Student Online Application System.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants must prepare the following documents:

1. Application Form for Master Program (generated automatically by the online application system.
2. Passport home page (ordinary passport with the validation over September 2026.
3. Notarized highest diploma. Prospective diploma winners must submit official proof of student status with the expected graduation date from their current university.
4. Academic transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards) issued and sealed by the attending university.
5. Language qualification certificates: Applicants for English-taught programs shall provide relevant English proficiency certificates. The minimum score for different
   English tests are: IELTS 6.0 Academic, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 105, within 2 years. It is recommended to submit GRE scores at the same time (if any).
6. Acceptance letter from the supervisor of Beihang University. All the master's program applicants should provide this document in principle.
7. Study plan (written only in Chinese or English) containing more than 1,000 characters or words
8. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors, including a comprehensive evaluation of the applicant.
9. Foreigner Physical Examination Form. The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the final suggestion or signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. The result is valid for only 6 months.
10. Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
11. Certificate from the financial guarantor of the applicant and bank statement (for self-support applicant).
12. Resume (It is required to include a chronological account of your academic or professional experience from senior high school to the present).
13. Integrity commitment letter.
14. Proof of application fee payment with the applicant's name and passport information.
15. The list of application documents.
16. Any other documents required by Beihang University

Visit https://is.buaa.edu.cn/en/lxsq/yjs/ssyjs.htm to access the templates of relevant application materials

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