University of Milano - Bicocca
Master Degree in Astrophysics and Space PhysicsMilan, Italy
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
15 Oct 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,056 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master’s Degree in Astrophysics and Space Physics offered by the Department of Physics at the University of Milano-Bicocca is a 2-year study program that provides state-of-the-art knowledge and skills in the theoretical, observational and instrumental aspects of astrophysics and cosmology.
The program provides a broad choice of activities including hands-on sessions at the in-house optical telescope, data analysis of observations taken from the best instruments available at top facilities, high-performance numerical simulations of complex astrophysical systems and advanced classes in the new field of gravitational wave astrophysics.
The student formation is completed with a research project based on a Master's thesis, which can be carried out within the large international collaborations of the astrophysics group.
The expertise gained through the program will open a range of career paths both in national and international environments. The acquired skills will be instrumental in pursuing a research career either within academia or in the private and public sectors. The program also provides a strong foundation for undertaking doctoral studies.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Milano-Bicocca offers residences to students living away from home. Residences are offered according to the Right to Education principle to students who meet the requirements to obtain accommodation at a reduced price.
You can submit your application for a dorm place together with your application for the *Regional right to study (DS) scholarship*. You will receive an email with detailed information on how to apply to "Regional right to study (DS) scholarship": after successfully submitting your application for the selected program.
Curriculum
First year
- Astronomical Instrumentation
- Astrophysics of Gravitational Waves
- Astrostatistics and Machine Learning
- Cosmic Rays
- Cosmic Structure Formation
- Dynamics of Stellar Systems (blended)
- Experimental Cosmology
- General Relativity
- Introduction to Cosmology
- Introduction to Galaxies
- Laboratory of Data Acquisition
- Modern Cosmology and Galaxy Formation
- Numerical Relativity
- Radiative Processes
- Relativistic Astrophysics
- Stellar Astrophysics
Second year
- Further Skills for Job Placement
- Further Learning Activities
- Activities Chosen by The Student
- Master Thesis
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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