Program Overview
The AstroMundus at Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the AstroMundus programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Germany and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Göttingen, Germany
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the AstroMundus programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Galactic Astrophysics (the Sun and the Solar system, the Milky Way, stellar astrophysics and evolution, the interstellar medium)
- Solar Astrophysics and Space Weather
- Extrasolar planets
- Extragalactic Astrophysics (galaxies, galaxy evolution, galaxy clusters, intra-cluster medium, star formation)
- Active Galactic Nuclei (including accretion theory, relativistic jets, modelling)
- Cosmology (including observational cosmology, galaxy surveys, gravitational lensing, very early universe)
- Particle Cosmology
- Astroparticle Physics
- Gravitational waves
- Observational astrophysics from the ground and from space
- Computational astrophysics (N-body simulations, magneto-hydrodynamic simulations)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Electronic copy of the Bachelor\'s Degree (with a certified English translation, if the original is not in English language) or a certification with the expected date of the degree.
- Bachelor\'s Degrees are accepted in either Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics, or
- Up-to-date CV, which contains a list of publications, the title and short summary of the Bachelor\'s thesis, a description of extra-curricular activities that are related to astronomy or astrophysics, and skills acquired
- Electronic copy of academic records
- Two letters of recommendation.
- Partner-Country candidates who wish to apply for an Erasmus+: EMJMD scholarship, need to present a valid proof of their place of residence
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Georg-August-Universit\xc3\xa4t G\xc3\xb6ttingen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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- Language English
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