he Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics is a two-year programme consisting of 120 ECTS credits. In the first year, theoretical courses
provide a solid foundation for further study, while you develop your
research skills by undertaking a research project. In the second year
you work on your master's thesis, as front-line research
typically conducted within one of the research groups. Attention is
devoted to the analysis and astrophysical interpretation of data and
models, as well as to technological aspects of international
astronomical research.
Astronomical research and education has a distinct international and multidisciplinary character.
The emphasis is on developing and applying research methodologies to
collect, analyse and interpret astronomical observations in the context
of astrophysics. Technological as well as computational and theoretical
aspects are extensively covered. Thanks to new generations of
instruments on the Earth's surface and in space, you can adequately
study the origin, structure and evolution of planets, stars, galaxies
and the universe. Astronomy therefore retains a central place in
international fundamental research.
Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have acquired:
a thorough insight into various aspects of astronomya developed understanding of the various sciences contributing to astronomya critical research attitudethe ability to define and formulate strategies to study complex questionsthe ability to integrate technological developments into basic researchthe ability to construct simple numeric and physical-mathematical models to study data within a theoretical framework
