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

Common Path: Mathematical and Numerical Methods; General Relativity; Astrophysics LaboratoryPath 1 – Theory and Modelling: Theoretical Cosmology; Radiative Processes in Astrophysics; Theoretical Physics; Compact Object AstrophysicsPath 2 – Observations, Experiments and Interpretation: Stellar Astrophysics; Astrophysics of Galaxies; Observational Cosmology; Astrophysics Laboratory 2

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-02 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-02-02 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

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 30 other Masters in Physics 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

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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OTE

126

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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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