Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy: MSc in Astrophysics

The University of Bonn · Bonn, Germany

Level
Master's
Award
Master of Science
Language
English
Duration
4 semesters
Study mode
Full-time
Campus
Bonn
Apply by
<ul> <li><strong>All applicants for the scholarship programme (EU and non-EU applicants):</strong>&nbsp;1 December (for the winter semester in the following year)</li> <li><strong>Non-EU applicants: </strong>1 May (for the upcoming winter semester)</li> <li><strong>EU applicants (EU natives and students with an EU degree): </strong>1 July (for the upcoming winter semester)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Important:</strong> The application portal will only open three to four weeks prior to the respective deadline stated above.</p>
Starts
Winter semester

The University of Bonn does not publish a fee for this programme on its own. Its published rate for master's programmes is €0 a year for international students.

Entry requirements and how to apply

Entry requirements
A qualified BSc degree (or equivalent) in physics (or related fields) is required, including 15 ECTS from experimental physics (atomic, molecular, solid-state, nuclear and/or particle physics) and 15 ECTS from theoretical physics (quantum mechanics and statistical physics) as well as 15 ECTS from lab courses. For the MSc programme in Astrophysics, it is certainly helpful, but not mandatory, to have taken an introductory course in astronomy and/or astrophysics.
English language requirement
B2 required, please provide an official language certificate, e.g.: TOEFL iBT (since 2026): 4 Reading: 4 Listening: 4 Speaking: 4 Writing: 4 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72 Reading: 18 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20 Writing: 17 IELTS Academic: 5 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First
German language requirement
No minimum language level required
Application period
All applicants for the scholarship programme (EU and non-EU applicants): 1 December (for the winter semester in the following year) Non-EU applicants: 1 May (for the upcoming winter semester) EU applicants (EU natives and students with an EU degree): 1 July (for the upcoming winter semester) Important: The application portal will only open three to four weeks prior to the respective deadline stated above.
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About this programme

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) is a joint programme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. It was funded through the Excellence Initiative from 2007 to 2019. The Master's programme provides a thorough research-oriented scientific education in the field of astrophysics and cosmology. The students learn how to tackle astrophysical problems and solve them using scientific methods, possibly going beyond the current state of knowledge. In addition, courses broadening their expertise into neighbouring, related fields enable the students to understand interdisciplinary contexts.

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