MA/MS in Astronomy: Astronomy and Data Science
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands•World Rank #109
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MA/MS in Astronomy: Astronomy and Data Science at Universiteit Leiden in Leiden, Netherlands is a master's degree in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,500 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
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Overview
In the master's specialisation Astronomy and Data Science you focus on development and application of new data-mining technologies, fully embracing modern astronomy as a data rich science.
The Astronomy and Data Science master's programme is built on world-class computational astrophysics research as well as hightech industry expertise. It covers a wide range of research areas studying complex astronomical phenomena, including radiative transfer, computation of dynamical internal galaxy structures and hydrodynamical modeling of galaxy formation and evolution of the intergalactic medium.
Will you be mastering the world's future data? Are you looking for a career in Astronomy and/or Computer Science, within or outside academia? Then our unique Astronomy and Data Science master's specialisation offers you numerous opportunities to assemble your own path in this direction.
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Frequently asked questions
Universiteit Leiden awards a Master's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,500 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
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