Università di Bologna (Italy)
Université Clermont Auvergne (France)
All courses are taught in English (100%).
The IMAPP programme starts at the beginning of September at the University of Clermont Auvergne.
The tuition fee of approx. 970 EUR per semester for IMAPP is the average tuition fee of the three participating universities. This fee is paid to the TU Dortmund University each semester.
The International Master of Advanced Methods in Particle Physics (IMAPP) is a joint degree programme offered by the University of Bologna (Italy), the University of Clermont Auvergne (France) and TU Dortmund University (Germany), and it is supported by internationally renowned partner institutions. The main focus of the programme is on experimental and theoretical particle physics.
Methodologically, the programme is based on three pillars, each of which is associated with one of the three universities. These are machine learning and statistical data analysis, instrumentation and detector physics, and large-scale scientific computing and programming. Training in these aspects is the second focus of the programme.
The students entering the programme study as a cohort and attend courses together at the University of Clermont Auvergne (first semester), TU Dortmund University (second semester) and the University of Bologna (third semester) over the course of the first three semesters. In the fourth semester, the students will write a Master's thesis that can be carried out at one of the three universities or at one of the associated partner institutions.
Details about the courses that are taught at each of the universities can be found on the IMAPP webpage.
The type of courses that the students will attend are manifold and include lectures, seminars, lab courses and a spring school.
In the first three semesters, students will attend courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS (each semester) that are divided into compulsory courses as well as elective courses. The fourth semester is dedicated to research for the Master's thesis. The list of compulsory courses is outlined below:
First semester: University of Clermont Auvergne:
Second semester: TU Dortmund University
Third semester: University of Bologna
Fourth semester:
The tuition fee of approx. 970 EUR per semester for IMAPP is the average tuition fee of the three participating universities. This fee is paid to the TU Dortmund University each semester.
The semester contribution is included in the tuition fee.
Various scholarships are available:
Detailed information can be found on the IMAPP website under "Scholarships & Fees".
Valid English language certificate (at least level B2) or an equivalent proof (e.g. native speaker). In case of a missing certificate, an interview will be arranged to assess the applicant's English level.
Details regarding the enrolment/application procedure can be found on the IMAPP website as the procedure differs depending on where the Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) was obtained.
Students of the IMAPP programme are eligible for rooms in the student dorms at the three universities.
In case the dorms are fully booked, the IMAPP team will provide guidance on how to find housing.
A university with a unique profile: Since its founding in 1968, TU Dortmund University has developed a special profile encompassing 17 departments ranging from science and engineering to social sciences and cultural studies. The university has more than 30,000 students and 6,500 employees, including 300 professors.
TU Dortmund University has a strong focus on research. The university’s departments, e.g. mechanical engineering (with its emphasis on production and logistics), physics, biochemical and chemical engineering, statistics and computer science, and education research, are well known for their outstanding research achievements both nationally and internationally.
Students at TU Dortmund University can choose from classical subjects and innovative courses of study such as medical physics or degree programmes in spatial planning, statistics, and journalism. A particular focus is on teacher training. TU Dortmund University is one of only a few universities in Germany that offers professional teaching qualifications for all types of schools.
With around 6,500 employees, TU Dortmund University is one of Dortmund’s largest employers and has helped drive the transformation of the city and the Ruhr region from Europe’s largest coal mining and steel production area into a high-tech and service location as well as a cultural metropolis.
Dortmund is located in the heart of Europe. It is the largest city in the Ruhr region and is home to the Borussia Dortmund (BVB) soccer club. All of this contributes to the many advantages that will make studying in Dortmund an unforgettable experience. Apart from destinations for football fans, there are many other places of interest to discover in Dortmund and the Ruhr region.
Of particular importance for the development of the region is the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr), in which TU Dortmund University, the University of Duisburg-Essen, and Ruhr University Bochum joined forces more than a decade ago. Since the founding of the UA Ruhr, the Ruhr area has developed into one of the strongest science regions in Germany.
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