Program Overview

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

The University of Bremen offers a Master of Science program in Space Sciences and Technologies (Space-ST). This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of space sciences and technologies.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• First academic degree (min. 180 Credit Points)
  • Thereof 90 Credit Points in Physics or 65 Credit Points in Electrical Engineering and 16 Credit Points in Mathematics courses
• English language skills at least level C1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
• Letter of motivation

Key Data

The program has the following key features:

• 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

Course Contents

The program provides theoretical knowledge in the fields of:

• Remote sensing
• Earth observation
• Retrieval theory
• Electronics, communication
• Digital image processing
• Data analysis The course also provides practical experience in the context of laboratory internships. Additionally, students work on a research project with a final master's thesis and a final colloquium in the 4th semester.

Research Areas

The program focuses on various research areas, including:

• Space sciences
• Technologies
• Remote sensing
• Earth observation
• Electronics, communication
• Digital image processing
• Data analysis