Space Physics with Measuring Techniques 7.5 credits
About the course
The course focuses on the space environment in our solar system and on different measurement techniques to study space. The sun, solar wind, solar-terrestrial coupling, magnetospheric physics, aurora borealis, planets, comets, asteroids and interplanetary dust are discussed. Measurement techniques for space-borne instruments (eg measurements of waves, fields and particles) as well as ground-based instruments (such as radar and optical measurements) are studied. The course provides an overview of key space missions and deals with rocket and orbital calculations. Central to the course are a number of longer laboratory sessions where students use computers to interpret and analyze authentic data from ground-based and space-borne instruments.
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Spring 2026
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Space Physics with Measuring Techniques
Second admissions round for EU/EEA citizens
Spring 2026 / Umeå / English / On site
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Starts19 January 2026
Ends23 March 2026
Number of credits7.5 credits
Type of studiesOn site
Study pace50%
Teaching hoursDaytime
Study locationUmeå
LanguageEnglish
Application codeUMU-53133
Eligibility 90 credits including Electrodynamics or equivalent and a first course in scientific computing. Proficiency in English and Swedish equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Requirements for Swedish only apply if the course is held in Swedish.SelectionAcademic credits
ApplicationOnline applications are now open. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please note: This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.
Application and tuition feesAs a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
Application fee: SEK 900
Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 19,038
Total fee: SEK 19,038
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