Application and Admission Requirements for the
MSc in Space Information Applications (ex MAEARTE)
Call 2017 - cohort 2018-2020.
If you are interested in applying for the Master in Space Information Applications,
2018-2020 cohort you must fulfil with the following sections:
I.
MSc general admission requirements
II.
Particular requirements for the 2017 call
III.
IV.
I.
Conditions to apply MSc program
Documentation to be sent by post and e-mail.
MSc general admission requirements
1. The applicant must fulfill one of the following requirements:
a) To be graduated from an Argentine University recognized by competent
authority, with university degree of bachelor or higher.
b) To be graduated from Foreign Universities with a degree equivalent to a
bachelor from the National University of Córdoba. This should be supervised by the
Academic Council of the Gulich Institute and the FAMAF Board. It can also be
validated in the frame of international agreements between UNC and the foreign
University. Admission to the MSc program will not mean revalidation of degree or
qualification to practice the profession in Argentine Republic.
2. The final admission of the applicant will be subject to:
a) Curriculum evaluation according to fellow’s selection procedure
b) Approval of an English language reading / comprehension test or the presentation
of a certificate demonstrating proficiency at an equivalent level.
c) Academic Council of the Career must verify the fulfilment of the stipulated
requirements.
1. Italian candidates.
a) To be graduated from a degree program of at least 4 years, with official
recognition, related to the following areas: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Astronomy, Computer Science, Engineering, Surveying, Geology, Geography,
Oceanography, Biology, Veterinary, Environment and Meteorology.
b) Submit a work plan which includes the use of SAR images processing to
generate products related to the SAOCOM mission and SIASGE II project.
These include agriculture, forestry, hydrology, snow and glaciers, the
environment and natural resources of land and sea, oceanography, fishing,
geology, mining, mapping and territorial planning, panoramic epidemiology,
energy, security and emergencies. The Work Plan must be approved and
signed by a Development Unit (see point III).
c) Fulfil Nacional University of Córdoba requirements to admit foreign student to
prograde programs: https://www.unc.edu.ar/node/366
d) Italian applicants who resulted selected must include a letter of endorsement
from the Agenzia Spaziale Italiana (ASI), explaining the country's interest so
that the candidate can take the Master's degree at the Institute Gulich
(Excluding).
e) They must also obtain the Certificate of Spanish, Language and Use (CELU).
For more information consult: http://www.celu.edu.ar/en
Important: CELU certificate is a necessary requirement for career registration
as a student of the UNC and for temporary residence acquisition.
III Conditions to apply CONAE fellowship and MSc program
Work plan
The Work Plan should clearly mention the problem to be addressed, background in
the area, methodology and type of data to be used in up to 2 pages. It must be sent
signed by the applicant and the UD advisor.
UD endorsement
The Development Units (UDs) are working groups or projects, laboratories, agencies,
among others, in Argentina that participate in activities directly or indirectly related to
the Argentinian National Space Plan. They must be able to receive, for short periods
of time, one or more students of the Master's degree. In order to be admitted as a
UD, the working group must demonstrate the ability to perform research, to provide a
fellow adviser and to have experience in the specific space thematic of its
incumbency. The UDs may be a specific project (for example 'SABIAMAR'), a unit
with expertise in issues related to the National Space Plan (eg 'Instrument Calibration
Laboratory of CONAE), or institutions that use space applications, while comply with
the requirements mentioned in the preceding paragraph.
The endorsement of the UD must be included in the Work Plan. The Gulich
Institute will find an appropriate UD for each Italian applicants, with the agreement of
ASI agency.
IV Documentation to be sent by post and e-mail.
To apply for the MSc program you must send by post and electronic mail all
the documentation listed below:
1. Work plan signed by the candidate and UD advisor (SELECTIVE).
2. Photocopy of the Passport (SELECTIVE).
3. Photocopy of Degree or University Diploma, certified in the University of
Origin*. In case the Diploma was in Process, a certificate of Title in Process
should be presented (SELECTIVE).
*Diploma should be legalized by the University of origin, the Ministry of Education or
equivalent of the country of origin and with the Haya Apostille. If the country of origin
does not subscribe to the Haya Convention then it must be legalized at an Argentine
embassy or consulate in the country of origin.
4. Photocopy of the Analytical Certificate with courses scores and final score
average, including fails.* (SELECTIVE).
*Analytical Certificate should be legalized by the University of origin, the Ministry of
Education or equivalent of the country of origin and with the Haya Apostille. If the
country of origin does not subscribe to the Haya Convention then it must be legalized
at an Argentine embassy or consulate in the country of origin.
5. Certificate accrediting knowledge of English Language (ie. TOEFL, FCE, etc.)
(SELECTIVE).
6. Curriculum Vitae in pdf format (SELECTIVE).
7. Letter of Presentation addressed to the Director of the Master's Degree, Dr.
Anabella Ferral.*
* Write a cover letter in person, showing your interest in taking the course and why
you think you should be assigned one of the available fellowships. It must include a
sentence stating that all the information given is sworn statement. (SELECTIVE).
8. Two recommendation letters from scientists and/or professionals, with whom
you has shared scientific, academic or professional activities. Preferably the
author should have background in the theme of the career. The letter must be
signed by its author. (SELECTIVE).
9. Psycho-physical medical certificate (REQUIRED)
10. Proof of approval of the Certificate of Spanish, Language and Use (CELU)
(http://www.celu.edu.ar/en) must be attached.(REQUIRED)
Important: Applicants who are preselected will be given a performance test in
mathematics and scientific reasoning, at a date to be confirmed. The selection
committee may also require an interview by videoconference.
Where should you send the documentation?
All documentation must be sent by mail and electronic mail to the following
addresses:
Alternative 1:
Dr. Leonardo de Ferrariis
Instituto Gulich
Centro Espacial Teófilo Tabanera - CONAE
Ruta Provincial C45 – Km 8
CP 5187 Falda del Cañete – Córdoba, República Argentina
Ref.: POSTULANTE MAIE - Convocatoria 2017
Alternative 2:
Dr. Leonardo de Ferrariis
Departamento de Postgrado
Facultad de Matemática Astronomía, Física y Computación
Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Medina Allende s/n, Ciudad Universitaria,
CPA X5000HUA - Córdoba, República Argentina,
Ref.: POSTULANTE MAIE - Convocatoria 2017
Please clearly indicate sender with the surname and name of the applicant
and postal address.
By e-mail to: [email protected], Ref.: POSTULANTE MAIE - Convocatoria 2017 Surname and name.
All documentation should be sent in a single file in pdf format, legible and A4