Particle and Astrophysics Radboud University

Overview

The Universe is an excellent laboratory: it tells us how the physical laws work under conditions of ultra-high temperature, pressure, magnetic fields, and gravity. In this Particle and Astrophysics programme offered by  Radboud University  you’ll learn how to decode that information, making use of advanced telescopes and observatories. Moreover, we’ll provide you with a thorough theoretical background in particle physics and astrophysics. Within this specialisation, you can choose to focus on astrophysics or high energy physics - or if you're interested in the theories and predictions underlying all experimental work, we offer an extensive programme in mathematical or theoretical physics.

Future career opportunities

This Master’s specialisation is an excellent preparation for a career in research, either at a university, an institute (such as ESA and CERN), or a company. However, many of our students also end up in various business or government positions. Researchers in the field of Particle and Astrophysics develop advanced detector techniques that are often also useful for other applications. This resulted in numerous spin-off companies in, for example, medical equipment and detectors for industrial processes.