Education

We offer a variety of space physics courses at the University of Helsinki.  All our MSc level and advanced space physics courses are taught in English (including course material and exercises). We also offer occasional special courses (e.g., Solar Eruptions, Space Weather, Space Observations). MSc students interested in space physics apply to Master Programme in Particle Physics and Universal Sciences (PARAS). PhD students in Space Physics become part of Doctoral Programme in Particle Physics and Universe Sciences (PAPU).

BSc level courses

  • Johdatus Avaruusplasmafysiikkaan, Credits: 5 cr, Lectured every autumn, In Finnish

MSc level courses

  • Introduction to Plasma Physics, Code: PAP304 (old: 53765), Credits: 5 cr, Lectured every autumn (Period III)
  • Space Applications of Plasma Physics, Code: PAP305, (old: 53769), Credits: 5 cr, Lectured every autumn (Period IV)

Advanced courses

  • Advanced Plasma PhysicsCode: PAP323 (old 53766); Credits: 10 cr. Lectured once every two years (next: spring 2018, Periods I-II)
  • Solar PhysicsCode: PAP321 (old: 53743), Credits: 5 cr. Lectured once every two years (next: spring 2019, Period I)
  • Numerical Space PhysicsCredits: 5 cr. Lectured once every two years (next: spring 2019, Period II)