Master in Solar System Physics (SSP)

For Master in Solar System Physics (SSP), tuition is No tuition fees; 440 EUR/semester, and applications are due 15 Mar · 15 Sep.

The Master's programme in Solar System Physics at Technische Universität Braunschweig is a four-semester, full-time, research-focused degree taught entirely in English. It covers the physics of the solar system, including the formation and evolution of planetary systems, the sun and its heliosphere, planetary surfaces, atmospheres, magnetospheres, and the internal structure of planets. The first year involves in-depth specialisation, deepening knowledge from prior undergraduate study with hands-on training through laboratory work, simulations, and data analysis. Alongside core physics content, a scientific key qualifications module covers scientific programming and scientific communication. The second year shifts to a research phase, comprising a literature research module, a research internship, and the master's thesis. The thesis runs over eight months and requires students to independently investigate a subject-specific issue using scientific methods. The programme prepares graduates for careers in the aerospace industry or in research involving planetary bodies. It is offered at Technische Universität Braunschweig in Braunschweig, Germany.