Master of Science in Earth-Oriented Space Science and Technology (ESPACE)
Interdisciplinary Master’s programme combining space engineering, Earth system science, and remote sensing with industry and research collaborations in Munich.
Best for:Best for students with a Bachelor’s in science or engineering who seek a hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to space technology and Earth observation, with opportunities for international collaboration and specialisation.
Overview
The ESPACE programme at Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a four-semester interdisciplinary Master’s degree that integrates space engineering, Earth system science, and remote sensing. It leverages Munich’s unique ecosystem of industry, research institutions, and universities, including Ludwig Maximilian University, the University of the Federal Armed Forces, and the German Aerospace Centre (DLR). Students explore satellite applications, spacecraft technology, and data management through foundational courses and specialisations in Earth System Science, Remote Sensing, or Navigation. The programme culminates in a Master’s thesis and colloquium, with optional double-degree pathways at Wuhan University or the Technical University of Denmark (DTU).
What you'll do
- Complete compulsory foundation courses in space engineering, Earth system science, remote sensing, and navigation during the first two semesters.
- Choose a specialisation in Earth System Science, Remote Sensing, or Navigation in the third semester.
- Conduct independent research and write a Master’s thesis over the fourth semester, supervised by TUM faculty (or co-supervised by partners like Wuhan University or DTU).
- Defend the Master’s thesis in a colloquium within six months of submission.
- Engage in intercultural training and participate in optional study-abroad units at Wuhan University or DTU.
- Collaborate with industry partners and research institutions in Munich’s space and technology ecosystem.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in science or engineering (e.g., aerospace engineering, electronics, mathematics, physics, informatics, geodesy, or geophysics) with above-average academic performance.
Degree offered: Master of Science (MSc)
Language: English proficiency at B2 level or equivalent (e.g., IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 88, PTE Academic 65, or Cambridge C1 Advanced).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic excellence in science or engineering disciplines.
- Basic proficiency in mathematical and physical principles applicable to space science.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Open to applicants from all countries.
- No German language skills required.
- Admission decisions are made by the programme directors based on academic merit and application materials.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-31
Applicants must submit their application through TUMonline, the university’s official application portal. Required documents include a Bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts, proof of English proficiency, a CV, a letter of motivation, and two letters of recommendation. The application period is open until May 31st annually for the winter semester.
- Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcripts of academic records
- Proof of English proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- Two letters of recommendation
Contact
ESPACE Programme Directors· Admissions Contact
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