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Astronomy: Astronomy and Data Science

Master

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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.

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

Information not available

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 21,800


Admission

Application requirements

Information not available

Language requirements

6.5
IELTS overall band
90
TOEFL internet based
180
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
180
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 21,800
Information not available
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 15 May '25 1 Apr '25

Scholarships

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NL Scholarship

The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.

Contact

Leiden University

Main address
Rapenburg 70
2311 EZ Leiden
071 - 5271111

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