Application & Admission Requirements

In order to register for the MSc Space Sciences and Astronomy (120 ECTS), applicants require either:

a) a Bachelor's degree from a Swiss university with at least 30 ECTS credits in Physics and/or Astronomy and 50 ECTS credits in a natural science or engineering science subject, or

b) a Bachelor's degree from a recognized foreign university with equivalent qualifications, provided that the necessary requirements for successful completion of the Master's program can be met by completing additional coursework worth a maximum of 60 ECTS credits.

The content of the required coursework is defined by the Director of Studies.

Applicants with a foreign educational qualification must present a language test at level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference with the corresponding minimum result when registering for the program:

The language test must not be older than two years at the time of application; older tests will not be accepted.

An exemption from the English test is possible in the case of students who have completed their studies in English within a language community in which English is the majority spoken language. For concrete examples, check the Checklist on the Factsheet.

An extensive overview of all relevant links for the application and admission process can be found on the Faculty Factsheet.

The application process includes a standardized interview if all admission requirements are met. The interview serves as an additional basis for the Director of Studies, alongside the written application documents, for assessing the personal and professional suitability of applicants for the program. The interview is conducted online by the Director of Studies (or a lecturer appointed by the Director of Studies), and another person designated by the Director of Studies. The interview is held in English.