Program details
English
Language of Instruction
Oct
Available Intake(s)
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.
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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 | Courses are led with foreign partners Projects with partners in Germany and abroad International guest lecturers Integrated/optional study abroad unit(s) | German language courses: No | English language courses: No
As of Sep 7, 2026, verify on the university’s site.
The following is valid for applicants from: EU countries For the winter semester: until 31 December The following is valid for applicants from: non-EU countries For the winter semester: until 15 May | Please find more details on this website.
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No minimum language level required
Tuition Fee
$2,231
The university has not stated whether this figure is annual or for the full programme. We verify this on request before you apply.
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The semester contribution is included in the tuition fee.
Yes | Various scholarships are available: Erasmus Mundus Graduate School CAP GS (UCA) The Franco-German University scholarships Erasmus+ for internship in the fourth semester only Detailed information can be found on the IMAPP website at "Scholarships & Fees".
Students of the IMAPP programme are eligible for rooms in the student dorms at the three universities. In case the dorms are fully booked, the IMAPP team will provide guidance on how to find housing.
No minimum language level required
The following tuition fees apply for applicants from: all countries 970 EUR
Please find details on the course website.
Please find more details on this website.
Yes
Students spend one semester at each of the universities and can freely choose a university or laboratory from partners all over the world for their Master’s thesis.
Franco-German University (FGU) Other (e.g. state level)
The Department of Disability and Studies (DoBuS) at the Center for Higher Education offers counselling and support for current and prospective students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. DoBuS supports TU Dortmund University on its path to becoming a fully inclusive university: https://dobus.zhb.tu-dortmund.de/en/.
TU Dortmund University supports prospective students and refugee students in language acquisition, application procedures for degree programmes, and social integration at TU Dortmund University: https://international.tu-dortmund.de/en/international-students/offers-for-refugees/.
TU Dortmund University provides a variety of support and services for families and caregivers, such as childcare and financial support. You can find detailed information online: https://www.tu-dortmund.de/en/studies/study-with-family-responsibilities/.
Tutors Specialist counselling Visa matters Support with registration procedures
This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Germany is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.
Bucerius Law School
Funding
Merit- and need-based awards toward the EUR 25,000 tuition fee
Applicants to the Master of Law and Business (LLM/MLB) programme; early-bird and scholarship deadline is January 15 for the September intake
National Merit Foundation
Funding
Full tuition waiver
For students admitted to an accredited university program, based on financial need and merit.
Il servizio di scambio accademico tedesco (DAAD)
Funding
EUR Research Stays, Scholarships, and Master's Programs
Students from pontifical universities.
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A minimum TOEFL score of 72.0 is required for this program.
No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.
Available intakes include: .
This specific program does not list a dedicated scholarship, but GCQ360 can help you explore other funding and scholarship options at TU Dortmund University.
This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Dortmund campus.
This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.
Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's — Advanced Methods in Particle Physics at TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany.
