Particle Accelerator Science
Technical University of Darmstadt
Program Overview
Are you searching for the Higgs Boson or Dark Matter? Do you want to tailor materials to your needs? Would you like to cure cancer, study nuclei and their role in the Universe,...
EURFinancials
Financials
INFOIntakes and Duration
Intakes and Duration
Intake Season
Winter (October); Summer (April)
Duration
4 semesters
COCareer Outcomes
Career Outcomes
You can always explore various career paths after completing this program. The listed options are some of the most popular among graduates.
EURSalary Outlook
Salary Outlook
Typical range
€60,000 – €90,000 per year
Fresher, mid-level, and experienced ranges are linked to external sources so they stay auditable for applicants.
LANGLanguage & Exams
Language & Exams
Teaching Language
English
For the Master’s degree programme with English as the language of study, required evidence of English proficiency must be presented through one of the following certificates: IELTS 5.5 PTE Academic 59 Cambridge University – First Certificate in English (FCE) TOEFL ITP 543 TOEFL Paper 525 TOEFL CBT 197 TOEFL iBT (includes Special Home Edition) 72 TOEIC Listening 400/Reading 385/Speaking 160/Writing 150 Oxford On-Line Placement Test (OOPT) 60 Michigan English Test (MET) 53 Exam for the Certificate of Competence in English (ECCE) telc English B2-C1 University “B2 certificate” UNIcert II Confirmation from the university at which you completed your degree programme that English was the programme's language of instruction You will also find the current language requirements here .
REQRequirements
Requirements
Academic Admission
Admission to the Master's programme requires the following knowledge for successful study, which can usually be acquired in degree programmes in the natural sciences or engineering with a Bachelor of Science degree. The following mandatory entry requirements must be demonstrated for admission; they cannot be demonstrated by means of conditions (§ 17a (8) APB), i.e. it is not possible to start the programme without demonstrating these mandatory entry requirements: Selecting suitable physical methods for working on tasks from current research and development in particle accelerators, developing conceptual solutions and implementing them in practice, as well as familiarising oneself with new physical methods; Confident use of the definitions of electric and magnetic fields in electrostatics, magnetostatics and quasi-static electrodynamics; recognising the connection between electricity and magnetism; Identifying, classifying and critically analysing questions from the constituent subjects of accelerator physics and technology, i.e.physics, electrical engineering, information technology and materials science; Confident use of mathematical methods of linear algebra and analysis (including vector analysis) to solve problems and tasks in accelerator science; Fundamental practical knowledge of experimental measurement technology. Accordingly, compulsory entry-level competencies in the following areas and with the following CP must be proven: at least 20 CP in mathematics and at least 5 CP in the fundamentals of physics and at least 5 CP in theoretical electrodynamics, and at least 4 CP in measurement technology or natural science laboratory practicals. The CP values are based on the standard credit points system.
APS Certificate
An APS certificate is required for applicants who have completed their qualifying education in India, China, or Vietnam.
IELTS Score
IELTS 5.5 overall
Application Deadline
Application deadlines are subject to changes. Please refer to the above university course link for the most accurate information.
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