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Astrophysics and Space Research – (M.Sc.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Natural Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 February: September (non-EEA: September). Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 17,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Utrecht University
This programme aims to train you as a scientific researcher; it combines observation with theory as you study the physics of the sun, stars, and the universe as a whole.
As part of the national research school for astronomy, and in close collaboration with the We offer the only academic astrophysical education in the Netherlands in close cooperation with the Netherlands Institute for Space Research. The cooperation offers students direct access to them who design and build instruments for astronomical research in the field of Astrophysics & Space Research. The programme combines observation and theory to study the physics of the sun, the stars, and the universe as a whole. Data from the best observing instruments on the ground and in space will be available for you as a student. In the first year of this programme you will follow courses in fundamental astronomy/astrophysics, and choose specialised optional courses, which will prepare you for the second year of the programme, which is dedicated to your research project, and culminates in the writing of your Master's thesis. Graduates of the programme are prepared to continue PhD studies in the Netherlands or abroad (50-70%). You will also be well prepared for the demands of the job market at large.
This programme will end in 2015Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 30%
- practice: 40%
- self study: 30%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is recommended.
- The percentage of foreign students: 10%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 50%
- The percentage of students abroad: 20%
- The percentage of teachers abroad: 20%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Thesis research(60 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Mandatory and elective courses(60 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Research project(60 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
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Requirements
Personal motivation
Written request
Language test
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
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