Astronomy and Astrophysics (Physics and Astronomy) University of Amsterdam

Overview

With data from new generations of world-class observatories, on the earth's surface and in space, with supercomputer simulations, and with advanced data science techniques, we study the origin, structure and evolution of planets, stars, star systems, and the universe in a more profound way than ever before. This is a joint degree with VU Amsterdam.

Astronomy and Astrophysics in Amsterdam is firmly embedded in the Astronomical Institute Anton Pannekoek,which has a long track record of world leading research in both observational astronomy and theoretical astrophysics, and has developed a strong profile in applied data science and high-performance computing. 

Careers

Graduates of the Master's programme Astronomy and Astrophysics (Physics and Astronomy) from University of Amsterdam typically pursue careers:

• as PhD students at astronomy and physics institutes around the world, progressing from there to careers in academia or industry

• in research, within industry (e.g. Philips, Shell, Océ, ASML)

• in research, within research institutes (e.g. Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), Energy Research Centre of the Netherlands (ECN), National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM))

• as teachers, within high schools or universities

• as (technical) policy officers, within (science-oriented) governmental and non-profit organisations

• in business (e.g. ICT companies, telecommunications companies, investment banks, consultancy firms)

• as writers, for (science-oriented) media

• as entrepreneurs