The Department of Physics offers the first Master of Science degree in Applied Space Weather Research for educating the next generation of scientists and engineers who will attack the challenging problems of mitigating hazards to technological systems susceptible to space weather. This is an interdisciplinary program combining several branches of physics with modern methods of space observations and cutting-edge achievements in data mining and computer forecasting. Master’s students will be offered hands-on experience with advanced space weather forecasting tools available at Catholic University’s Space Weather Center through its collaboration with NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
Expected July, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
School of Arts and Sciences
The Catholic University of America,
620 Michigan Avenue NE,
WASHINGTON,
District Of Columbia,
20064, United States
Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.
Acceptable Test Scores
TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.
IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5
Duolingo - 105
PTE - 58
Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Catholic University is an academically and spiritually driven research university with a diverse student population, based in Washington, D.C., USA
