Overview
During the study, the Astronomy and Astrophysics graduate at Comenius University Bratislava will gain an overview of a wide range of theoretical and experimental methods of physics and their application in various fields of astronomy with regard to the topic of the dissertation.
The student will gain theoretical and methodological experiences and the latest knowledge corresponding to the current state of the relevant scientific field. While working on the dissertation, he / she will acquire the ability to independently study current scientific literature, provide its interpretation and apply the acquired knowledge in his / her own research.
Career opportunities
In addition to fundamental research, the graduate can find application in several areas of applied or industrial research, taking into account the graduate's thesis focus (e.g. spectroscopy in contactless material composition analysis in security or medicine, plasma physics in high temperature surface treatment, focus on space debris dynamics and physics can find application in space agencies, companies dedicated to the design and development of space missions, space security, risk assessment and on-ground damage assessment, etc.).
Graduates also find employment at universities and educational institutions in Slovakia and abroad, as well as scientific and pedagogical positions in the network of observatories and planetariums. Extensive knowledge gained by graduates of this program (programming, statistics, numerical methods) allows them to find application in other related areas where analytical thinking, programming or data processing is required.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Population of the Small Bodies of the Solar System
- Spectroscopy in Astronomy
- Planetary Cosmogony
- Foreign Periodical Cited in Current Contents
- Home Journal Cited in Current Contents
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Bratislava, Slovakia
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space SciencesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma (in English)
- Certified copy of master´s degree diploma (in English) – a student who has not yet completed his/her master’s degree study shall submit Official Confirmation of Study Towards University Degree (in English)
- Official transcript of completed courses during the master’s study
- Internationally recognized English language certificate (copy); when applying for the English program
- Structured CV in English, signed, with higlighted achievements the applicant wishes to receive points for; as listed in the List of points awarded to applicants based on their previous achievements
- Copy of passport
- Two academic reference letters in English
- Motivation letter in English
- Application fee payment confirmation
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1000 EUR / year≈ 1000 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1000 EUR / year≈ 1000 EUR / year
Living costs
Bratislava
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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