ASEC: Aerospace Engineering & Communications
From spacecraft design and lifecycle planning to testing code and mission operations – our Master of Science (MSc) program has everything you need to become a space pioneer.
Take part in building the future.
The Master of Science program in Aerospace Engineering & Communications (ASEC) is a fully English-language, in-person program by the Faculty of Physics at Sofia University – the highest-ranked educational institution in Bulgaria.
The program is open to both EU and non-EU international students and caters to the growing interest in both scientific and commercial space careers.
Why ASEC?
There are numerous aerospace engineering programs out there, but ASEC is unique: it dives deeper into the physical phenomena underlying any aerospace system. Whether it’s a remote sensing component, a communications network or an orbital simulation, our students understand the science behind it thoroughly.
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Local ecosystem partners
Full spectrum of courses.
From theory to entrepreneurship, MSc in Aerospace Engineering & Communications offers the perfect balance of courses. Heavy on engineering, but keeping in mind the operational and business realities of the space industry.
MSc ASEC has grown around the extensive technological expertise of the Faculty of Physics, and has been reviewed and supported by the European Space Agency via the PECS program.
MSc ASEC has grown around the extensive technological expertise of the Faculty of Physics, and has been reviewed and supported by the European Space Agency via the PECS program.
- Introduction to Space and the Space Environment
- Satellite Mission Analysis and Design
- Fixed and Mobile Satellite Communication Systems
- Orbital Dynamics and Orbital Design
- Microcontrollers with Aerospace Application
- Navigation and Telemetry of Small Aerospace Vehicles
- Aerodynamics and Fluid Modelling
- Integration and Programming of Nanosatellites