Space Sciences and Technologies (Space-ST), M.Sc.

  • Galileo-Formation

    Space sciences in Bremen

    where astronautics research and industry form a renown high-tech cluster.

Bremen is one of the outstanding locations in the European aerospace industry. In Bremen, space technologies and space applications form a unique, internationally renown cluster of technology, research and development. This creates excellent new job opportunities for natural scientists and engineers. The application oriented master’s program in Space Sciences and Technologies (Space-ST) provides expert knowledge in the three main data handling technologies:

  • Sensing
  • Processing
  • Communication

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

Lectures, example classes as well as the interdisciplinary laboratory practical with experiments from the three subject areas offer the possibility to deepen the learned theories and methods with practical examples and prepare the students for their daily work in the best possible way. Students acquire excellent career opportunities in space agencies, space industry and research institutes. The international master’s program at the University of Bremen is taught entirely in English.
 

Course contents

On top of theoretical knowledge in the fields of

  • remote sensing
  • earth observation
  • retrieval theory
  • electronics, communication
  • digital image processing
  • data analysis,

the course provides practical experience in the context of laboratory internships.

Additionally, the students work on a research project with a final master's thesis and a final colloquium in the 4th semester.

Key data

  • Admission requirements:

    • First academic degree (min. 180 CP)

    • Thereof 90 CP in Physics or 65 CP in Electrical Engineering and 16 CP in Mathematics courses

    • English language skills at least level C1 (CEFR)

    • Letter of motivation 

  • Application deadline: April 30

  • Beginning of the course: once a year at winter semester

  • Application deadline 2nd semester (advanced students only): January 15
  • Language of instruction: English

  • ECTS credits: 120

  • Semester dues including semester ticket

  • Standard duration: 4 semesters

  • Qualification: Master of Science

 

Information and application

Advisory Service

Study Center

For advice on:

  • Study progress

  • Admission and application

  • Start into your study program

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Contact: Email

Anja Gatzka

NW1 room S3250
Phone: +49 421 218 62075

Subject-specific information and advice

Questions about:

  • Contents of the study programs

  • Recognition and accreditation of qualifications

Prof. Dr. Annette Ladstätter-Weißenmayer

NW1 Room S2240
Phone: +49 421 218-62105

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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Steffen Paul

NW1 Room W2140
Phone: +49 421 218-62525 (Secretary)

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