Ludwig Maximilian University Of Munich Physics Masters

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Master of Science (M.Sc.)
in AstrophysicsMaster of Science in Astrophysics OutlineCurriculum for the Master of Science in AstrophysicsSuggested class schedule for the Master of Science in AstrophysicsCourses offered for the Master of Science in AstrophysicsBasic requirements for admission for the Master of Science in AstrophysicsModule handbook (PDF) (in English and German)
(Description of the modules and courses)
for the Master of Science program in AstrophysicsStudy and examination regulations (PDF) (only available in German)
for the Master of Science program in Astrophysics

1^st SemesterEssentials of advanced Astrophysics (9 ECTS)Numerical or instrumental laboratory (9 ECTS)Lecture belonging to the field of statistics, QM, or hydrodynamics (6 ECTS)Modern Physics (6 ECTS)2^nd SemesterAstrophysical basic laboratory (9 ECTS)Advanced Seminar (“Hauptseminar”) (3 ECTS)Elective Lecture of Astrophysics with Seminar (summer or winter term) (6 ECTS)Elective Lecture of Astrophysics with Seminar (6 ECTS)Elective Lecture of Astrophysics with Seminar (6 ECTS)3^rd and 4^th SemesterResearch project preparation phase (30 ECTS =
attendant courses (24 ECTS) +
attendant lecture (6 ECTS))Master’s Thesis (30 ECTS)→ Standardised form of the schedule of Studies (PDF)→ Registration of the Master’s Thesis (German) (PDF)→ Contact address

Basic requirements for admission to the Master of Science program in Astrophysics

The basis for admission to the Master’s program is proof of a higher education entrance qualification and a professional University qualification from a program in physics or astrophysics lasting at least six semesters.

In particular, the following entrance requirement is necessary:
an accredited Bachelor’s degree at a University in PHYSICS or Astrophysics!

The candidate cannot have failed the same Master’s program, or one with comparable content, irrevocably.

In addition to the successful completion of such a Bachelor’s program, admittance to the Master’s program of study in astrophysics is further dependent on the successful participation in an assessment procedure.

Assessment procedure

Purpose of the assessment

The purpose of this procedure is to determine whether the candidate, in addition to the attainment of the first degree, is suitably qualified to meet the needs of a Master’s course in astrophysics.

The qualifications necessary include knowledge from a first degree course in PHYSICS or Astrophysics,
in particular in theoretical mechanics, theoretical quantum mechanics, theoretical electrodynamics, theoretical thermodynamics and statistics,
atomic and molecular physics, nuclear and particle physics, as well as mathematical-analytical skills and an ability to work scientifically.

Application for admittance to the assessment procedure

The application for admittance to the assessment procedure must be submitted to

Subject: Master of Science in Astrophysics
University Observatory Munich
Scheinerstr. 1
81679 München
Germany

(or to AstroMaster@usm.lmu.de – in this case we accept only a single (!) PDF file with a size of at most 5 MB – no tar, tgz, zip, or similar files)

by July 15th for the following winter semester and by January 15th for the following summer semester.

Sending the required documents via mail is sufficient for the assessment procedure of the Master of Science program in Astrophysics, but the original documents are required to obtain the official Acceptance Letter issued by the examination office!

Note that independent of this application to the assessment procedure, international applicants (for exceptions, see here) must also contact the International Office (IO) before July 15th for the following winter semester and before January 15th for the following summer semester to start the enrollment procedure.

If the application to the assessment procedure was successful, then in a first step an “unofficial” acceptance letter is sent by the examination office to the applicants via (e-)mail. International applicants must forward this letter to the International Office also via mail. On basis of this mail sent to the IO, the IO will inform the applicants on how to proceed further.

The following documents should accompany the application for admittance to the assessment procedure:
(in German or English)

a short curriculum vitae, with complete postal and email address;
a copy of the first degree certificate (if available already) and the transcript of records
(we are looking for students who have excelled in their undergraduate physics studies and also have done well in their other studies);
an essay of at most 1000 words explaining the candidate’s interest in and abilities pertinent to the study of astrophysics at the Master’s level, including a description of his/her achievements in the first degree course
(students with some prior research experience are especially strong candidates);
applicants whose first degree course was not taken at a University in a country of the European Union have to provide verification of their expertise in the form of “Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores” in physics or mathematics;
a Questionnaire (PDF), provided by the faculty of physics, completed and signed by the candidate.

Results of the assessment

The assessment procedure will be carried out after the above mentioned dates by a selection committee of the faculty of physics and the candidates will be informed – in the first week of March and August, respectively – of the results in writing.

Master of Science in Physics

About this course
Duration	2 Years
Level	Masters Program

Course Description

The program is offered by the Faculty of Physics at the Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich
The program is divided into two sections. During the first and second semesters, students attend advanced physics and the faculty’s research areas. In the third and fourth semester, the one-year master’s thesis is prepared
Students will study subjects such as Advanced particle physics, Advanced solid state physics, Statistical Mechanics, Quantum Mechanics, Astronomy and astrophysics, cosmology etc.

Fees & ExpensesEuroINR1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount
Tuition & fees	INR 0

Other expenses in 1st year

Fees components	Amount
Insurance	INR 71,016
Transportation	INR 29,294
Semester fee	INR 22,725
Total	INR 1,23,035

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Euro = INR 88.77|

Tuition & expenses were last updated on 16ᵗʰ April 2018Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th	No specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors	No specific cutoff mentionedApplicants must hold a bachelor degree in physics, astrophysics or meteorology or another mathematical or natural scientific degreeApplicants are required to pass a special entrance exam
Exams	IELTS : AcceptedGRE : AcceptedSubject test in physics or mathematics
Additional info	• Official Transcripts • Curriculum vitae • A maximum of 1,000 words in which the interest and the abilities to study in the intended Master’s degree course are explained • A completed questionnaire

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MSc Meteorology

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Please also note the information on the page Applying to a Master’s Program.

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