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Particles, Strings & Cosmology

Work with leading researchers from Universität Hamburg’s Physics Department and DESY to examine theoretical concepts, expand your knowledge and discuss advanced research questions in the Particles, Strings & Cosmology Summer School.

All Summer School programs include our supplementary program, focusing on German culture and history.

Dates & Facts

| Start: 5 July | End: 30 July 2021

| Application starts: 1 March 2021

| Est. program hours: 25 – 30 hrs a week (contact time)

| Credits: up to 8 credits (ECTS)

| Language of instruction: English

Subject specific classes are delivered through a mix of pre-recorded sessions and live sessions from mondays to fridays from 2 pm to 6 pm Central European Summer Time (CEST).

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Particles, Strings & Cosmology

Five core topics:

  • General Relativity
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Modern Topics in Cosmology
  • Particles
  • String Theory

→ Course descriptions

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Supplementary Program

Week 1:

  • Basic German lessons
  • German culture and regional studies

Weeks 2 – 4:

  • Extracurricular activities (not required for full credits)

→ Supplementary Program page

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