Overview

The Astronomy and Data Science MSc programme at Leiden University is built on world-class computational astrophysics research as well as hightech industry expertise. It covers a wide range of research areas studying complex astronomical phenomena, including radiative transfer, computation of dynamical internal galaxy structures and hydrodynamical modeling of galaxy formation and evolution of the intergalactic medium.

Will you be mastering the world’s future data? Are you looking for a career in Astronomy and/or Computer Science, within or outside academia? Then our unique Astronomy and Data Science master’s specialisation offers you numerous opportunities to assemble your own path in this direction.

With a Leiden MSc degree in Astronomy and Data Science you have become a strong communicator and collaborator and can operate in an international setting with ease. You have acquired extensive astronomical research experience and highly advanced analytical and problem solving skills. The programme prepares you as much for a career in Astronomy as in Computer Science, both within or outside academia.

Career Opportunities

Most graduates holding a MSc degree in Astronomy from Leiden University find work in many different capacities, including:

Research: universities, observatories, research institutes

Industry and consultancy: ICT, R&D, telecom, high technology, aerospace

Finance: banking, insurance, pension funds

Public sector: governments, policy makers, high schools

Science communication: journalism, popular writing, museums

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Astrostatistics
Interstellar Medium
Large Scale Structure and Galaxy Formation
Origin and Evolution of the Universe
Stellar Structure and Evolution
Galaxies: structure, dynamics and evolution
Simulation and Modeling in Astrophysics (AMUSE)
Star and Planet Formation
Advances in Data Mining
Advances in Deep Learning
Numerical Recipes for Astrophysics
Reinforcement Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 46 other Masters in Data Science & Big Data in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a bachelor’s degree in Astronomy or in an Astronomy-related programme from a foreign research university with a level similar to Dutch universities, you are eligible to apply under the condition that you have in-depth knowledge (comparable to undergraduate courses of the Leiden Astronomy curriculum) with:

a theoretical and mathematical emphasis, including quantum physics, electrodynamics, statistical physics, and complex analysis.
courses in the field of Astronomy.
and with proficiency in programming, preferably in the Python language.

Tuition Fee

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International

21100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21100 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Leiden

850 - 1250 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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