Overview

Particular emphasis is placed on a solid background in physics and on the growing ties among astrophysics and different branches of physics (theoretical and experimental particle physics, detector physics, nuclear physics) in the coming era of multi-messenger observations.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the Astrophysics and Cosmology course from University of Padua work as coordinator or member of research groups in public or private research institutions or as professionals in industries with a technological profile or in sectors that require skills in modelling, testing, and interpreting large and complex data sets, such as consulting companies, research centres and public administration.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematical and Numerical Methods

Radiative Processes in Astrophysics;

Astrophysics Laboratory

Theoretical Cosmology

Stellar Astrophysics;
Astrophysics of Galaxies;

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-08-02 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

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1st Call: 2 November - 2 February
2nd Call: 2 March - 2 May
3rd Call: (only for EU citizens and non EU citizens residing in Italy): 2 June – 2 August

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 6 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in Italy

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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

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PTE Academic

65

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum three-year undergraduate degree (or equivalent) is required, with proven skills in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, basic Computer Sciences and programming.

Additional entry requirements – Entry title and GPA
English: B2 Level (CEFR) or equivalent

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Tuition Fee

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International

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2739 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2739 EUR per year during 24 months.

The total amount of tuition fees due per each academic year can be significantly waived based on your “Equivalent Economic Status Index – ISEE”.

Living costs for Padua

750 - 1100 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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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Padua

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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