The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has announced that admission is still ongoing for its 2025/2026 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programme in Space Science and Technology Applications. The program is being hosted at the African Regional Centre for Space Science and Technology Education in English (UN-ARCSSTE-E), located on the Obafemi Awolowo University campus, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
The 9-month programme is held in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). According to NASRDA, “This is a unique opportunity for young Africans to gain practical and theoretical knowledge in high-demand areas of space technology.”
Courses offered include Remote Sensing & GIS, Satellite Meteorology & Global Climate, Space & Atmospheric Science, Global Navigation Satellite Systems, Satellite Communications, and Space Law and Policy. The program start date is October 2025.
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How to Apply
The centre stated, “Applicants can apply through our website at https://arcsstee.org.ng/pgd-application-process/ or contact the admission office directly.” Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early and take part in shaping Africa’s role in global space innovation.