The Faculty of Physics and Faculty of Geosciences at LMU Munich, supported by the Munich Center for Geoastronomy, offer an Exoplanet Science specialization within the elective framework of the four-semester Master of Science in Astrophysics.
The Master's degree program in Astrophysics at the LMU provides you with a research oriented training in all areas relevant to modern Astrophysics. Learn more about the MSc Astrophysics degree program at the LMU, including curriculum details, general information and study regulations.
Learn all about the Specialization in exoplanet science within the LMU Astrophysics MSc program - including curriculum structure and typical study path etc.
The requirements for the specialization are in addition and complementary to the mandatory requirements of the Master of Astrophysics curriculum. If you fulfill both sets of requirements by the end of your studies, you will get the MSc Astrophysics degree with a specialization certificate in Exoplanet Science. If not, you can obtain the regular MSc Astrophysics degree certificate.
This specialization is for motivated MSc Astrophysics students who want to receive interdisciplinary training in exoplanet science and its cutting-edge frontiers beyond the classical astrophysics curriculum – to tackle complex problems in the field and excel in a variety of settings.
Find all details about applying to a Master's program at the Faculty of Physics - including application steps, prerequisites, link to the application portal and additional information.
Application Deadlines: 15 January (for a start in April or October of the same year) and 15 July (for a start in October of the same year or April of the following year).
Overview and Introduction Slides for Masters students interested in the Specializarion
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