Overview

Key features

The first semester of the Astrophysics programme from Lund University is spent on core astronomy courses, including stellar structure and evolution and galactic dynamics. In the second semester, you will begin work on a degree project under the supervision of internationally well regarded professors, and this project continues over three semesters. You will also take four more courses broadening your knowledge of the most exciting areas of modern astrophysics such as exoplanets and the early universe.

Although many of our students go on to do a PhD in astronomy, we aim to teach skills that are also of broad use outside academia.

Career prospects

Although many of our students go on to do a PhD in astronomy, we aim to teach skills that are also of broad use outside academia.To give an idea of the possibilities open to you, we can mention that some of our former Master´s students are doing or have done PhDs at the University of Cambridge, Heidelberg University and the European Southern Observatory. Former alumni work at Sony, the Swedish Defence Research Institute (FOI), as secondary school teachers and on developing the next generation of instruments to image the retina in the human eye.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Stellar Structure and Evolution
Dynamical Astronomy
Statistical Tools in Astrophysics
Planetary Systems
Extragalactic Astronomy
High Energy Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lund, Sweden

Disciplines

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

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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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor s degree of at least 180 credits in physics or the equivalent. The degree must include at least 90 credits in physics. Proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B from Swedish upper-secondary school.
Based on the grades awarded for previous academic courses, a statement of purpose for the application, and reference letter.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

185000 SEK / year

≈ 185000 SEK / year
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Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.

Living costs

Lund

Sweden

7428 - 11057 SEK / month

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

Funding

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