Courses and programmes

Would you like to understand the physics behind supernovae, exoplanets, or galaxies? Are you an international student who is curious about Sweden and has a background in astronomy or physics? With us, you can study both the underlying scientific theory and carry out observations with research telescopes. In studies of astronomical phenomena you combine many types of knowledge to solve complex problems, teaching you important skills that make you competitive for jobs in industry or graduate studies. The programme is taught entirely in English.

Postgraduate education is the highest level of education you can study at university and gives you the knowledge and experience necessary to become an independent researcher. Astronomical research at Stockholm University is internationally prominent and as a student in doctoral studies you are an important part of that research. You will work in a research group with other doctoral students, senior researchers, and professors as colleagues. You will also be part of a stimulating research environment where people from all over the world participate and share their knowledge. As a doctoral student at our depratment you will receive a lot of training in problem solving, critical thinking, working independently and many other technical skills that are useful both as a researcher and in other organizations.