Satellite Technology – Advanced Space Systems (SaTec)

This research-based elite master's in satellite technology combines mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering for aerospace applications. It focuses particularly on small, pico, and nano satellites and is taught entirely in English.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

Suitable proof of English at CEFR B2 is required. The official regulations list examples including TOEFL iBT 72, IELTS 6.0, Cambridge First Certificate in English, or prior training completed with the required level of English.

German requirements

German: A2 (CEFR) – proof of German language proficiency at the end of the second semester

Accepted bachelor fields

Applicants need a bachelor's degree with at least 20 ECTS in mathematics and at least 60 further ECTS in natural sciences and/or structural and engineering sciences. The official regulations name examples such as physics, astronomy, chemistry, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and aerospace engineering.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

Possible

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 onward.

ECTS credits

120

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 180.00 EUR per semester from Summer Semester 2026 onward.

The official programme materials state that graduates are trained for professional or research practice in aerospace engineering and can work in space industry and research institutions.

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  Aerospace

  Technical University of Munich

  Garching b. München · Bachelor of Science · English

• 2

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  Technical University of Munich

  Garching b. München · Master of Science · German, English

• 3

  Master of Space Engineering (MSE)

  Technische Universität Berlin

  Berlin · Master of Science · English

• 4

  CanSat Satellite Design

  Technische Universität Berlin

  Berlin · Certificate · English

• 5

  Aerospace Engineering

  Technical University of Darmstadt

  Darmstadt · Master of Science · English