MSc Physics and Technology for Space Applications (Physik und Technologie für Raumfahrtanwendungen) at Justus Liebig University Giessen

Four-semester, research-oriented programme in space flight, positioned between electrical engineering and physics, addressing current, fundamental and application-oriented questions to meet the need of research institutes, space agencies and the space industry for well-trained STEM graduates. Run in cooperation with THM, with DLR as research partner and Ariane Group as cooperation partner.

Faculty: Fachbereich 07 - Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Geography  |  Department: Physics (cooperation with Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen)  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; cooperation programme  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Gießen, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Compulsory modules such as Fundamentals of Space Flight and Space Systems, and a practice-oriented module group of Analysis, Design and Implementation of Space Systems (CubeSat) that contributes to a real CubeSat mission, plus individually designed specialisation modules leading to the Master's thesis.

Career pathways

Physics-based technologies are in demand, from highly efficient solar panels to electric space propulsion and lasers in communication systems; the satellite market is growing.

Official programme page