Astronomy and Astrophysics (Physics and Astronomy)
In the two-year MSc Physics and Astronomy track Astronomy and Astrophysics you master the observational, theoretical and computational aspects of modern astronomy and astrophysics. With data from new generations of world-class observatories, on the earth's surface and in space, with supercomputer simulations, and with advanced data science techniques, we study the origin, structure and evolution of planets, stars, star systems, and the universe in a more profound way than ever before. This is a joint degree with VU Amsterdam.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
UvA Science Park and VU Campus
- đTraining in observational, theoretical and computational aspects of modern astronomy and astrophysics
- đ¤ Joint degree with the VU (Vrije Universiteit)
Feb09
Master's Week 9 -12 Feb
Nov02
Master's Week: 2-6 Nov
Here's why you want to study Astronomy and Astrophysics in Amsterdam
Search for fundamental answers
Focus on the big questions, from the search for life to the physics of dense matter and gravity.
Unique programme
Special combination of theory and observations with state-of-the-art facilities.
Master advanced methods
Learn data science and programming for cutting-edge research.
Study at foremost institute
From the start you are welcomed into the world-leading Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy.
Astronomy and Astrophysics will suit you, if you...
- Are eager to explore how the theoretical laws of physics shape the universe on all scales.
- Have a strong interest in the formation and evolution of stars and planetary systems.
- Are driven to unravel the origin and extreme physics of black holes and neutron stars.
- Want to gain hands-on experience using world-class telescopes to collect and analyze astronomical data.
- Are excited to apply high-performance computing and data science to solve complex astrophysical problems.
Get a taste of the atmosphere
Joint degree programme with VU Amsterdam
Astronomy and Astrophysics is a track in the Master's programme Physics and Astronomy, a joint degree programme of the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Courses are taught at locations of both universities. UvA and VU jointly issue a degree certificate in Physics and Astronomy to graduates. As a Physics and Astronomy student in Amsterdam you benefit from expertise, networks and research projects at both universities and affiliated research institutes.
Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Physics and Astronomy
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 65016
- Location
- UvA Science Park and VU Campus
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