Master of Science in Earth-Oriented Space Science and Technology (ESPACE) Technical University of Munich

ESPACE is an interdisciplinary Master's programme, which makes use of and benefits from Munich's unique collection of industry in the fields of space, science and technology, research institutions and universities. The cooperating members of the programme are Ludwig Maximilians University, the University of the Federal Armed Forces and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR).
The ESPACE curriculum connects courses on satellite applications in Earth System Science, Remote Sensing, and Navigation with courses on space engineering, spacecraft technology, and satellite data management. The programme consists of compulsory foundation courses with elective options over two semesters. For the third semester, students may choose one of the three specialisations: Earth System Science, Remote Sensing or Navigation. The programme is completed by writing a Master's thesis and defending it in a Master's colloquium within a period of six months.
In addition to the regular ESPACE Master's programme, the ESPACE Double Degree Programme in cooperation with Wuhan University is an option that provides further lectures in remote sensing and GIS. Students who participate in the double degree programme can choose one of three specialisations: Navigation, Remote Sensing, and GIS.

The first year of the programme covers foundations of space engineering and science as well as an introduction to remote sensing, geosciences and navigation.

The third semester allows students to specialise in Earth System Science, Remote Sensing or Navigation.
The fourth and final semester is dedicated to a Master's thesis, which must then be defended in a Master's colloquium.

None required

An above-average Bachelor's or "Diplom" degree in science or engineering, e.g. aerospace or electronic engineering, mathematics, physics, informatics, geodesy, geophysics, etc.
There is an internal admission procedure. Decisions about admission rest with the programme directors. Application information can be found at: https://www.ed.tum.de/en/ed/studies/degree-programs/earth-oriented-space-science-and-technology-m-sc/

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In order to cover personal expenses while studying in Munich, we recommend a budget of at least 1,000 EUR per month.

Please refer to the following page for more information: https://www.studentenwerk-muenchen.de/en/international/international-students-in-munich/in-preparation/cost-of-living/.

A limited number of student assistant positions are available at the collaborating university institutes for qualified students after they have enrolled in the programme.

Please refer to the following page for more details: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/jobs-and-internships.

Many international students can have their fees waived or receive scholarships to finance them. You can find all information on waivers and scholarships here.

TUM offers a scholarship for international students who are already enrolled with high academic marks. The scholarship, funded out of the budget of the Free State of Bavaria, offers a one-time study assistance of 500 EUR to 1,500 EUR for a semester. Applications can be obtained at the scholarship office of TUM or on the internet. Deadlines and more information on this scholarship can be found on this website: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/fees-and-financial-aid/scholarships.

It’s not easy to find a place to live in Munich – but it’s not impossible either! TUM supports students and staff in their search for accommodation by providing personal advice, in-house listings, and useful information to ensure that they can quickly find a place to call their own: https://www.tum.de/en/studies/during-your-studies/living-and-working/accommodations.