Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's — Advanced Methods in Particle Physics
TU Dortmund University · Dortmund, Europe
Duration
24 mo
Tuition
€970/yr
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Winter semester
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About this programme
The International Master's in 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: Introduction to Quantum Field Theory and Gauge Theories Introduction to Particle Physics and the Experimental Foundations of the Standard Model Programming and Data Analysis Statistics and Artificial Intelligence Second semester: TU Dortmund University Model Building in Particle Physics Practical Aspects of Particle Physics Measurements Detector Systems in Particle and Medical Physics Spring/summer school Third semester: University of Bologna Advanced Standard Model Phenomenology and experimental flavour physics Computer Science for High Energy Physics Preparation for scientific research and internship orientation Introduction to the partner universities/companies for the Master's thesis A list of partner universities can be found on the IMAPP website. Fourth semester: Research for the Master's thesis topic at any of the three universities or at one of the partner universities, laboratories or industry companies PDF Download
Intakes & deadlines
Winter semester
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Entry requirements
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E.G. IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72
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Prerequisites
A first cycle degree qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework or an equivalent degree qualification in the field of Physics. This requires an examination of equivalence by the Admissions Board. The qualifying degree has to have been passed with an average grade higher or equal to B (or a final grade higher or equal to B) according to the ECTS grading system. This corresponds to a grade of up to 2.8 in the German grading scale, 84/110 in the Italian grading scale, and 14 in the French grading scale. 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 English level.
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Tuition is €970/yr. Taken from the university's published fees page, not re-checked since — confirm it before you budget. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is Winter semester. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
A first cycle degree qualification according to the European Qualifications Framework or an equivalent degree qualification in the field of Physics. This requires an examination of equivalence by the Admissions Board. The qualifying degree has to have been passed with an average grade higher or equal to B (or a final grade higher or equal to B) according to the ECTS grading system. This corresponds to a grade of up to 2.8 in the German grading scale, 84/110 in the Italian grading scale, and 14 in the French grading scale. 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 English level. English: E.G. IELTS Academic: 5.5 TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 72.
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