German Aerospace Center (DLR), European Space Agency ESA, Fraunhofer Institutes, ZfT Center for Telematics, IABG, Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, OHB Space, ARC, Wittenstein AG, Schaeffler Aerospace, Airbus Defence and Space, IFAC, Unisec Global, UNOOSA, IAF, IAA, Technical University of Munich, University of the Bundeswehr Munich
English
Tentatively 15 March for the following winter semester, but please check our applications page for the current deadline:
Our programme in Satellite Technology, chosen and supported by the Elite Network of Bavaria, focuses on interdisciplinary space systems engineering skills. The objective of SaTec is training of students for the realisation of space missions through its interdisciplinary curriculum in close cooperation with nearly all Bavarian space organisations in academia, research and industry. During their studies, students participate in interesting space research projects. Currently, the Würzburg space ecosystem, which is composed of universities, research institutes and companies, operates nine of its own satellites in orbit and implements 30 small satellites to be launched in the next years. Thus, Würzburg is THE top research location in Europe for small satellites. SaTec emphasises on electronics and computer science methods compared to traditional mechanical engineering. Related adaptive space systems are very much in demand in research and industry environments. The course contents and research projects focus on space systems engineering skills and include interdisciplinary fields, e.g. space dynamics, attitude and orbit control, computer science, robotics, telecommunication, remote sensing, electrical and mechanical engineering, control engineering and more.
The programme reflects the three phases of space development: system analysis (first semester), system design (second semester) and system implementation (third semester). During the fourth semester, students implement the concepts of these semesters in their Master's theses. Course contents are offered in the form of lectures, exercises, seminars and labs. The programme intensively supports students in hands-on realisation of theoretical lectures in hardware design classes at the university and at partner organisations. In addition, students can develop their skills in individual research projects at partner institutions (e.g. space agencies, research institutions, space industry). For detailed information, please refer to the programme website:
Presentations of international space experts supported by Elite Network of Bavaria (ENB) and ESA_Lab@ZfT
Internships are possible at research institutions (e.g. DLR, Fraunhofer, Max Planck, ZfT), space agencies (e.g. DLR, ESA) and industry partners (e.g. Airbus, IABG).
There are generally no tuition fees at the University of Würzburg. However, you must pay the semester contribution each semester for enrolment or registration. The student contribution includes a semester ticket that allows you to use public transportation all throughout the beautiful city of Würzburg.
Student contribution: approx. 146 EUR
The cost of living in Würzburg is low compared to other German cities. Of course, this strongly depends on your individual lifestyle, but you should expect monthly costs of about 940 EUR.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Engineering or Natural Sciences
Please refer to the programme website: https://www.uni-wuerzburg.de/satec/home/
English: B2 (CEFR) – proof of English language proficiency with your application
German: A2 (CEFR) – proof of German language proficiency at the end of the second semester
Tentatively 15 March for the following winter semester, but please check our applications page for the current deadline:
E-mail: space@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de
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by post:
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Chair Informatik XVII (SaTec)
Am Hubland
97074 Würzburg
Germany
The Student Housing Service ("Studentenwerk") is responsible for 10 dormitories in various locations in Würzburg.
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