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Space Scientist

عالم فضاء

Studies planets, stars and space environments and designs the science behind space missions.

170Programmes in the UAE0Current job openings4Scholarships
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Career overview

What they do

Space scientists analyse data from satellites and missions, build instruments and models, and work with engineers on missions such as the UAE's Mars and lunar programmes.

Typical responsibilities

  • Analyse mission and satellite data
  • Develop scientific instruments
  • Model planetary and atmospheric processes
  • Plan observations
  • Publish research

Skills you'll need

Physics & mathsProgrammingData analysisCuriosityTeamwork with engineers

How much it relies on

MathematicsHigh
TechnologyMedium
ScienceHigh

Work style

IndependentTeam-based
TheoreticalHands-on
LaboratoryOffice

Advantages

  • Inspiring national missions
  • Frontier research
  • Links to remote sensing and climate

Disadvantages

  • Very small, competitive field
  • PhD usually required
  • Few employers

Growth & future opportunities

Editorial view: niche but strategic, tied to the UAE's national space programme.

Career content is written by the Masari editorial team. Last reviewed 21 Oct 2026.

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Study in the UAE

Programs at UAE institutions that lead to this career.

Average tuition

AED 74,500 per year on average for bachelor's programmes with published fees (AED 47,300–106,050, 22 programmes).

Master's: around AED 4,063 per credit hour (19 programmes).

From each university's official fee schedule. Yearly figures for per-credit schedules assume a full-time load of 30 credit hours. Excludes housing, books and other fees.

170 programs at 35 institutions

Programs and accreditation come from the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) register of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Tuition and duration appear once verified on the university's own program page; always confirm admission details with the university.

Scholarships for this path

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ADNOC Accelerator Program Scholars

ADNOC · Employer

Partial or discountUAE nationalsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master's

ADNOC support for high-potential Emiratis at approved UAE universities.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
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Emirates Aviation University scholarships

Emirates Aviation University · University

Full tuition onlyUAE nationalsInternational studentsUAE residentsIn the UAEBachelor's · Master'sMinimum 95%

Chancellor's Scholarship of up to 100% tuition, for up to 10 new students a year.

Dates not confirmedVerified· 22 Oct 2026
Official page

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