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- Program Features
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Study Astrophysics in Germany: 12 Universities with 12 English Degree Programs
All important info for international students in Germany (2024/2025)
Updated: 04-25-2024 | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Astrophysics is the field for those who are interested in the study of heavenly bodies using methods and principles of physics and chemistry. Stars, galaxies, and planets are among the objects examined, meaning students will be trained in classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, statistics, and many other disciplines revolving around these subjects. If you are interested in the mysteries regarding the universe, this might be the right career path for you.
Overview
12
Study Programs in English
12
Universities
12
Universities in International Rankings
Tuition Fees
Minimum:
€ 0 (12 programs for EU citizens, 10 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Maximum:
€ 1,500 per semester (12 programs for EU citizens, 2 programs for Non-EU citizens)
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester
between May 01 and September 30
Summer Semester
between May 15 and September 30
Top-ranked German Universities in Astrophysics
Top 100 Worldwide
Top 250 Worldwide
National Ranking
#32Times Higher Education Ranking
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
public University
No. of Students: approx. 51,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #48, QS World University Rankings #64
#38Times Higher Education Ranking
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University
No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #50, Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #52
#83Times Higher Education Ranking
Freie Universität Berlin
public University
No. of Students: approx. 38,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
QS World University Rankings #127
#84Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
University of Bonn
public University
No. of Students: approx. 37,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)
Times Higher Education Ranking #112, QS World University Rankings #226
#89Times Higher Education Ranking
University of Tübingen
public University
No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students
Program Fees: € 0 - € 1,500 (per semester)
Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) #151-200, QS World University Rankings #168
Tuition Fees
3 English Degree Programs for Astrophysics in Germany
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Ulm University
Ulm
Phуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 May (Winter) - 15 Nov (Summer)
Free / € 1500
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Unique and Comprehensive Physics ProgramIn-Depth Learning and Skill DevelopmentEngaging and Multicultural Academic Life
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Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
Phуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 15 Feb (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Master the fields of theoretical and experimental physicsAcquire a Double Degree in cooperation with the Institut Polytechnique de ParisStudy at the Freie Universität Berlin - a “University of Excellence”
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TU Darmstadt
Darmstadt
Phуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 Aug (Winter) - 01 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Level-up your expertise in PhysicsChoose specializationObtain a double degree
Application & Admission
Application Deadlines
Winter Semester 2024/2025
Summer Semester 2024
Winter Semester 2025/2026
13 programs
No programs
13 programs
Application Modes
Application Modes
0% national admission restriction (national NC)
50% local admission restriction (local NC)
0% no admission restriction, but ability test
50% no admission restriction
0% no information provided
Application Process
Application Process
66.7% directly at University
8.3% directly at University (incl. VPD from uni-assist)
33.3% via uni-assist
3 English Degree Programs for Astrophysics in Germany
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jena
Phуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May/15 Sep (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Become an expert in physicsBe part of a renowned German universityForge your own scientific path
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Paderborn University
Paderborn
Phуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May/21 Sep (Winter) - 30 Nov/21 Mar (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
University of Potsdam
Potsdam
Astrophуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Aug (Winter) - 15 Feb (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Language Requirements
IELTS Band
TOEFL Scores
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Minimum:
72 (1 program )
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (3 programs )
Maximum:
7 (2 programs )
Maximum:
95 (3 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
IELTS Band
Minimum:
5 (1 program )
Maximum:
7 (2 programs )
TOEFL Scores
Minimum:
72 (1 program )
Maximum:
95 (3 programs )
Cambridge Levels
Minimum:
B2 First (FCE) (3 programs )
Maximum:
C2 Proficiency (CPE) (3 programs )
3 English Degree Programs for Astrophysics in Germany
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Braunschweig
Solar System Phуsiсs
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 15 Jul (Winter) - 15 Jan (Summer)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Technical University of Munich / LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Munich / Garching
Quantum Science & Technolοgу
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Freie Universität Berlin
Berlin
Planetary Sciences and Space Explοratiοn
Master of Science Application Deadlines: 31 May (Winter)
Free
Tuition Fees
(per semester)
(per semester)
2 Years
Duration
Program Features
4-4 semesters
Duration→ View all programs with online courses
Online Courses
Degree TypesMaster of Science
Beginning
Winter intake
25%Summer intake
0%Winter & Summer intake
83.3%List of all German Universities offering English-taught Study Programs in Astrophysics
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public University · No. of Students: 38,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
public University · No. of Students: 17,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
LMU - Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
public University · No. of Students: 51,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
public University · No. of Students: 19,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
Technical University of Munich
public Technical University · No. of Students: 47,000
Program Fees: € 0
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
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