Space Sciences and Technologies – Sensing, Processing, Communication (Space-ST) University of Bremen

Courses are held in English. German language classes can be chosen as an elective module.

The application-oriented, international Master's programme in Space Sciences and Technologies (Space-ST) covers the three main data handling technologies:

• Sensing
• Processing
• Communication

The programme offers a choice of two areas of focus: Physics for Space Observation and Information Technologies for Space.

The programme provides knowledge in the fields of remote sensing, earth observation, retrieval theory, electronics, communication, digital image processing and data analysis.

Lectures and example classes as well as the interdisciplinary laboratory practical classes with experiments from the three subject areas offer the possibility to deepen the learned theories and methods with practical examples. The international Master's programme is taught entirely in English.

30 April for the following winter semester

The structure of the programme is modular and comprises compulsory core modules, specialisation subjects, elective modules and practical courses. In the first academic year (first and second semesters), students read about the foundations and choose one out of two specialisation subjects (either Physics for Space Observation or Information Technologies for Space). In the second academic year (third and fourth semesters), the study of the specialisation subject continues and research starts, culminating in the Master's thesis.

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Lab work (internship) is integrated into the programme.

No tuition fees

The semester contribution amounts to approx. 425 EUR, including a semester ticket for the public transport system in Bremen and beyond for six months. The fee has to be paid each semester.

Germany is not particularly expensive compared to other European countries. On average, international students have to spend around 950 to 1,000 EUR per month. This sum comprises the expenses for rent, travel expenses, expenditures for food, clothing, learning materials, health insurance, telephone, Internet, radio and TV licence fees, and recreational activities.

Academic admission requirements include a first academic degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree) in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, Industrial Mathematics, Electrical Engineering with Management or a course of studies which does not reveal any significant differences in the content, scope and requirements of those mentioned above, with at least 180 credit points (CP) according to the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS).

The degree must include either 90 CP in physics or 65 CP in electrical engineering and 16 CP in mathematics courses.

English language skills at a level of C1 (see language requirements)

Letter of motivation stating reasons why you have chosen to apply for the MSc Space Sciences and Technologies programme

English language skills at a level of C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (e.g. TOEFL test result with a minimum score of 95 iBT, IELTS test result of at least Bd. 7.0, etc.)

30 April for the following winter semester

The University of Bremen takes part in the government's programme "Deutschlandstipendium". Upon successful application, excellent students are granted a scholarship of 300 EUR per month for the duration of one year.

https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/deutschlandstipendiat.html

The "Studentenwerk", the local organisation that manages the student dormitories, offers modern accommodation facilities (single rooms, shared flats, etc.). The rooms have modern furnishings and either a kitchenette or an electric stove, depending on the unit, but they all have a fridge, sink and bathroom. There is no need for you to bring your own furniture. The residences are located near the university, most of them within walking distance. Rents for one-room apartments vary depending on the size and type of room and are currently around 300/340 EUR to 380/400 EUR, so they are usually well below market prices.

For further information and application, see: https://www.stw-bremen.de/en/accommodation/.

However, the "Studentenwerk" offers only a limited number of rooms and the waiting lists are long. For this reason, many students look for and find a room or flat on the private market (prices are slightly higher).

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Arrival support: After admission, we provide you with further information on how to proceed. The Space-ST office provides counselling services and help in programme-related questions and beyond.