Master's and doctoral degrees in Astronomy and Space Physics

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Turku offers an extensive programme in astronomy and space physics leading to Master's (MSc) and doctorate (PhD) degrees, with all instruction given in the English language.

Students have access to world-leading facilities at the European Space Agency, the European Southern Observatory, telescopes in the Canary Islands in Spain, over 20 staff astrophysicists and space scientists and supercomputing facilities. We have strong connections with St. Petersburg State University and other universities across Europe and around the world. Major research areas include solar physics, stars and stellar systems, cosmic ray physics, space instrumentation, large scale structure in the Universe, cosmology, active galaxies and instrumentation for both ground- and space-based observations.

The Master's programme consists of two years of full-time study. A Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, or its equivalent, is required to enter the programme, as well as demonstrated English language proficiency. Find out more through the link on the left.

Applications for academic year 2012-2013 are open from Dec 01, 2011 to Jan 31, 2012, and the results will be announced not later than 2 April 2012. A guide to applying is available by clicking on the "How to Apply" icon on the left.

Our doctoral programme consists of coursework in a main subject and minor subjects, and a PhD thesis typically consisting of 4 to 6 research publications in internationally refereed journals. Find out more through the link on the left.

There are presently no tuition fees in Finland for domestic or foreign students. However, students registering in the Master's or PhD programmes will usually need to provide their own funding for their living costs. Find out more through the link on the left.

Contact information

 University telephone exchange: +358 2 333 51

Faculty

Department

Space physics

Astronomy

phone: +358 2 333 6275
facsimile: +358 2 333 6575

phone: +358 2 333 5820
facsimile: +358 2 333 5070

phone: +358 2 333 5751
facsimile: +358 2 333 5070

phone: +358 2 333 8215
facsimile: +358 2 243 3767

address:
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
FI-20014  TURKU
Finland

address:
Department of Physics and Astronomy
FI-20014  TURKU
Finland

address:
Space Research Laboratory
Department of Physics and Astronomy
FI-20014  TURKU
Finland

address:
Tuorla Observatory
Vaisalantie 20
FI-21500  PIIKKIO
Finland