MSc Satellite Technology at University of Würzburg

Programme overview

English-taught international Master's 'Satellite Technology - Advanced Space Systems', part of the Elite Network of Bavaria, focused on satellite system design and technology across geography, mathematics, communications, mechanical engineering and materials science. The programme is ending; a successor Master in Aerospace Informatics exists.

Department: Computer Science (Chair Informatik 17, SaTec) | Duration: 120 ECTS (taught in English) | Intake: Winter semester | Study mode: full-time; international programme | Location: Würzburg, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Modules include Space Physics, Control Engineering in Space I and II, Spacecraft System Analysis, Space Dynamics, Telecommunication System Design, Remote Sensing, Robotics I, Team Design Project, CanSat and FloatSat Design Labs, an internship and the Master's Thesis; a minimum number of ECTS is required in system analysis, system design, system implementation, prototype design and thesis (120 in total).

Career pathways

Space industry and research institutions.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

No Numerus clausus, but subject-specific entry requirements and an aptitude procedure (for example Bachelor grade or aptitude test) must be passed. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent (for example Diplom, Staatsexamen) is required.

Intake: Winter semester only

Duration: 120 ECTS (taught in English)

Apply through the official page: https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/studium/studienangelegenheiten/bewerbung-und-einschreibung/

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