13th Post-Graduate Course in Space and Atmospheric Science

A nine-month Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Space and Atmospheric Science is conducted every alternate year at Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad under the auspices of Center for Space Science and Technology Education in Asia and the Pacific (CSSTEAP), affiliated to the United Nations. So far 12 courses have been conducted and 134 participants from 19 countries have benefited. In suitable cases, this course leads to an M.Tech. degree on fulfilment of the requirements of the Andhra University.

Applications are invited for the next course which will begin on August 1, 2023.

The prospective participants should possess a Master’s degree in Physics/Astronomy/Astro-Physics/Solar Physics/Meteorology or other equivalent qualification relevant to Space and Atmospheric Science, or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, (B.E./ B. Tech.) in Electronics and allied fields / Environmental Science/Engineering. Candidates having teaching or research experience would be preferred. Since the whole course will be conducted in English, the applicant should have proficiency in English language.

Applicants are requested to register online (Offline applications will not be considered) by opening the admissions portal at https://admissions.cssteap.org/login.They are advised to read each and every instruction given in the online application form carefully before applying online. In case of any difficulties while submitting the online application form, please e-mail at [email protected].

The announcement brochure can be downloaded from here

Announcement Brochure for the 13th Post-Graduate Course in Space and Atmospheric Science

Course Duration: August 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024
Last date for Receipt of Applications: May 31, 2023


For further information, see the website www.cssteap.org or contact us by email to [email protected].