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Space Sciences and Earth from Space

Master’s programme

Faculty of Natural Science Faculty of Natural Science (NAWI-Graz)

University degree

DiplomingenieurIn „Dipl.-Ing.”

ECTS

120

Start of studies

Summer term 2025

Duration of study

4 semesters

Teaching language

German

type of study programme

Full-time

Space, up close

This master’s programme is run in collaboration with Graz University of Technology, offering the distinctive advantage of outstanding research facilities. You will benefit not only from the expertise of two universities, but also that of numerous other institutions in Graz, including the Space Research Institute (part of the Austrian Academy of Sciences), and Joanneum Research.

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Is this degree programme right for you?

Interests that are a good basis for this study programme

You are interested in both theoretical and practical work on questions in this subject area. You also enjoy planning and conducting experiments, and working in a team. You also need to have completed a subject-relevant first degree.

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About the study programme

Space Sciences and Earth from Space at the University of Graz

This master’s programme will provide you with a technical and scientific grounding in physics, geodesy, electrical engineering, and environmental systems sciences, as well as a sound education in the space sciences and their applications. You can also specialise in Solar System Physics, Satellite Systems, or Earth from Space.

Institute Curriculum

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Further studies

Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences

The Doctoral Programme of Natural Sciences allows you to develop your own research interests further and to perfect your methodological skills. You will work independently to investigate academic questions and contribute to the development of knowledge and innovation in your subject area.

Doctoral Programme

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Career prospects

Preparation for a wide range of career paths

Graduates have a wide range of employment options, particularly in high technology areas. Careers paths include research and teaching at universities and non-university institutions, the aerospace industry, space agencies and the space industry, space research centres and organisations, or technological recording and numerical modelling and interpretation of natural phenomena (particularly in the specialisation area of “Earth Systems from Space”).

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Note on registration

Anyone who is not a graduate of the subject-relevant bachelor’s programme at the University of Graz has to apply for admission to the master's programme.

Academic Affairs

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3 reasons to study at the University of Graz

Great expertise and extensive research network

Collaborative study programme, run by two universities in partnership (NAWI Graz), and in cooperation with other leading institutions in Graz

Education at the cutting edge of science

You will work on current research projects

Options for specialisation

Individualised focus of studies in one of the three areas of specialisation

„If you don’t want the sky to be the limit, the SES master’s programme is the right choice. Combining the expertise of Uni Graz and TU Graz, SES enables students from different scientific backgrounds to find their own specialisation in the fast-growing field of space research. “

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