- Degree
- PhD – Dr rer nat
- Doctoral degree or degree awarded by
- Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich or Technical University of Munich
- Course location
- München
- In cooperation with
- LMU Munich, Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA), European Southern Observatory (ESO), University Observatory Munich (USM)
- Teaching language
- • English
- Languages
- The IMPRS programme is designed for international students. Therefore, all the teaching and communication is in English. Nevertheless, we provide the possibility and funds for IMPRS students to attend German classes.
- Full-time / part-time
- • full-time
- Programme duration
- 6 semesters
- Beginning
- Winter semester
- Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study
- The IMPRS programme always starts on 1 September each year. Earlier or later starts are possible in consultation with the PhD supervisor.
At the beginning of September, there is an IMPRS welcome workshop during which the students are introduced to the course programme and the formalities (e.g. enrolment processes at the university).
- Application deadline
- Application deadline is 1 November every year. Applications must be submitted via our online application portal. It will be accessible from around mid-August to 1 November.
If you would like to receive a notification as soon as the application portal has been activated, please send a short e-mail to office@imprs-astro.mpg.de.
- Tuition fees per semester in EUR
- None
- Combined Master's degree / PhD programme
- Yes
- Joint degree / double degree programme
- No
- Description/content
- The International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics is a graduate school that offers a PhD programme in Physics, Astrophysics, and Astrochemistry. Open for students from all countries worldwide, the school intends to attract highly qualified and motivated young scientists aiming for a graduate degree in Physics and Astronomy. Outstanding research facilities and training programmes as well as grants for all PhD students provide a unique environment for participants.
The IMPRS on Astrophysics is a joint programme of:
• the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE)
• the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics (MPA)
• the University Observatory Munich (USM)
• the European Southern Observatory (ESO)
Together, we form one of the largest centres of astrophysical research in the world, covering every subject from planets, stars, galaxies and cosmology to the development of scientific instruments and detectors. Access to the world's largest telescopes and a stimulating scientific environment provide our students with the ideal conditions for their PhD research.