Program Overview
The AstroMundus - Astrophysics at University of Innsbruck is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 - Astrophysics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Austria 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: Innsbruck, Austria
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the AstroMundus - Astrophysics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'I semester: University of Innsbruck. Four compulsory courses plus one or more courses at choice from a list of optional ones.\', \'II semester: Universities of Padua or Rome "Tor Vergata". Four compulsory courses plus one or more courses at choice from a list of optional ones.\', \'III semester: Universities of Rome "Tor Vergata" or G\xc3\xb6ttingen or Belgrade. Two to four compulsory courses, depending on location, plus a choice of optional courses.\', \'IV semester: Any of the 5 partner Universities. Master thesis (compulsory) and access to a choice of advanced optional courses.\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Eligibility: Students
The "Astrophysics" Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree programme is open to students of all nationalities that fulfill these minimum requirements:
Hold a Bachelor degree in Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, or Mathematics (or a recognized Degree that certifies an equivalent amount of learning in the same field, quantified as 3 years of previous studies corresponding to at least 180 credits in the European Credit Transfer System) or expect to obtain it latest by August of the starting year of the Masters Course (i.e. by August 2017 for the course starting in October 2017; students who need to apply for a visa should obtain their Bachelor\'s degree not later than July 2017 to be able to obtain all necessary documents in time for the start of the course);
Have a good and certified knowledge of the English language (the certification is not necessary for native speakers). Check the list of accepted tests and scores on the AstroMundus webpage.
All students that come from a country of the European Union or an EEA-EFTA State (Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein), students coming from Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia and Turkey, or students that either are residents or have carried out their main activity (study, work, etc.) for more than a total of 12 months over the last 5 years (as of Nov 30th, 2016) in one of these countries can apply for a scholarship in the category "Programme Country" students (i.e. "European students"/Category B).
All other students, including students coming from Switzerland and Western Balkan Countries (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo under UNSC Resolution 1244-99, Montenegro, and Serbia) can apply for a scholarship in the category "Partner Country" students (i.e. "Third Country students"/Category A).
Students who fulfill the requirements of both categories (e.g. students with a double nationality) must select one of the two categories for the purposes of scholarship application!
Eligibility: Academics
The "Astrophysics" Erasmus+: Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Degree programme invites excellent academics of any nationality to apply for an Erasmus+ scholarship to carry out activities of teaching and/or research at any of our Consortium Universities in the framework of the Masters Course for short periods that range from a minimum of 1 week to a maximum of 3 months.
The minimum requirements for eligibility are:
- Holding a PhD or equivalent
- Having a long-standing experience of teaching at graduate level
- Having an excellent knowledge of English, which is the official language of the Masters Course.
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 University of Innsbruck 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.
About University of Innsbruck
University of Innsbruck
Innsbruck, Austria
The University of Innsbruck is a public research university in Innsbruck, the capital of the Austrian federal state of Tyrol, founded on October 15, 1669.
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-11-17
- Start Date 2017-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months