Astrophysics and Cosmology 24 months Postgraduate Program By Università di Padova |Top Universities
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Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Application Deadline

02 Feb, 2025Application Deadline

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course, delivered in English, provides a complete and updated view of the main fields of modern astrophysics, including astronomical detectors and techniques, black holes and neutron stars, cosmology, gravitation physics, planets, stars and galaxies. Thanks to a solid preparation in all the different branches of physics and astrophysics, both in the theoretical and observational fields, you can work in scientific research as a coordinator or member of research groups at universities and public or private research institutes, find employment in within high-tech industries (in particular space, optics, microelectronics, telecommunications, information technology) or dedicate yourself to high-level teaching.

Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our Open Weeks  webinar: register here.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This course, delivered in English, provides a complete and updated view of the main fields of modern astrophysics, including astronomical detectors and techniques, black holes and neutron stars, cosmology, gravitation physics, planets, stars and galaxies. Thanks to a solid preparation in all the different branches of physics and astrophysics, both in the theoretical and observational fields, you can work in scientific research as a coordinator or member of research groups at universities and public or private research institutes, find employment in within high-tech industries (in particular space, optics, microelectronics, telecommunications, information technology) or dedicate yourself to high-level teaching.

Want to find out more? Meet your future professors and current internationals students at our Open Weeks  webinar: register here.

Admission requirements

6+
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Bachelor diploma (or equivalent)

  • 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
02 Feb 2025
2 Years
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

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More programs from the university

Over 80 undergraduate degrees (Bachelor's or single-cycle) are available at the University of Padua.

The following are provided completely in English:

Animal Care

Information Engineering

Italian Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Medicine and Surgery (single-cycle, 6 years)

Psychological Science

Techniques and methods in Psychological Science

Biology of Human and Environmental Health

Earth and Climate Dynamics

Entry requirements for Italian-taught Bachelor's degrees are usually assessed through a written test. For the English-taught degree programme in Medicine and Surgery, IMAT test is required.

LAUREA - BACHELOR'S DEGREE
Provides a solid background in general methods and content, as well as in specific professional skills.

Admission requirements: at least 12 years of prior education.
Leads to: Master's degree; 1st level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 3 years - 180 ECTS


LAUREA MAGISTRALE A CICLO UNICO
(SINGLE-CYCLE DEGREE)
Ensures advanced training for regulated professions (e.g. medicine and surgery, veterinary medicine, pharmacology) and activities requiring a high level of specialisation.

Programmes in: Medicine and Surgery (available also in English), Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Techniques, Law, Building Engineering and Architecture, and Primary Teacher Education

Admission requirements: at least 12 years of prior education.
Leads to: PhD; specialisation school; postgraduate 2nd level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 5 or 6 years - 300 or 360 ECTS


TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments. Payment of university fees gives students access to all services offered by the University of Padova: www.unipd.it/en/tuition-fees-23-24  

The following page summarizes all the possibilities students have to apply for a reduced fee: unipd.it

The University of Padua and other Institutions also offer a series of scholarships to support students, for example the Padua International Excellence Scholarship.

Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards 

Over 90 postgraduate degrees are available at the University of Padua.

The following are completely held in English:

School of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine

School of Economics and Political Sciences

School of Engineering

School of Human and Social Sciences and Cultural Heritage

School of Medicine

School of Psychology

School of Science


LAUREA MAGISTRALE - MASTER'S DEGREE
Provides advanced training for highly specialised professions in specific fields.
Admission requirements: Bachelor's degree. Special requirements may apply (e.g. a minimum degree outcome)
Leads to: PhD; specialisation school; postgraduate 1st and 2nd level lifelong learning course.
Duration: 2 years - 120 ECTS


TUITION FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual fees are less than €2700,00 and the payment is made in 3 instalments.
A number of merit-based scholarships are available to international students: https://www.unipd.it/en/scholarships-international-students

Awards for specific categories of students, e.g. students with special sport or academic achievements, are also available. For further information, please go to: www.unipd.it/en/awards 


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