Best Astronomy Degree Programs for 2025 - WeUni

Interdisciplinary Space Master (ISM)

University of Luxembourg Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine

Germany

Astronomy, Engineering, Physics

Master's Degree

The Interdisciplinary Space Master at the University of Luxembourg features technical and business lectures from experienced academic staff as well as external experts from the commercial space industry.

English

2 Years

Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics

Gran Sasso Science Institute GSSI

Italy

Astronomy, Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The research and Ph.D. in physics at the GSSI are focused on astroparticle physics. Astroparticle physics is an interdisciplinary and young research field, grown at the intersection of particle physics, nuclear physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. It addresses some of the most pressing and fundamental questions in science today: the origin and the evolution of our universe, the nature of dark matter and dark energy, the study of neutrinos and of the ultimate constituents of matter, the search for gravitational waves, the investigation and explanation of the cosmic rays.

English

4 Years

Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics and Astronomy

Ohio Wesleyan University

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

In Astrophysics and Astronomy, you apply the laws of physics to study the universe at the largest scales. You study the lifecycles of stars and the formation and evolution of galaxies, including the supermassive black holes that lurk at their centres; explore the formation and evolution of the universe; and learn about the search for planets around other stars.

English

Master of Science

Gaia University

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biology, Pathology, Computer Science, Astrophysics, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering

Master of Science (MSc)

Gaia University Master’s degree programs are designed for those making the transition from functioning at an operational level to becoming strategic. They are also suited to those moving out of a corporate career and into a career in ecosocial regeneration. Prior hands-on life and field experience is a requirement for admission to a Master’s program. At the Master’s level, transition and leadership are important threads. You will be exploring your capacities for making personal and pathway transitions while taking on leadership roles and looking for opportunities to challenge yourself using Gaia University’s support structures to process any resistances and fears that may arise. Master’s Pathways: You have a choice of three pathways – Integrative Ecosocial Design (IESD), Regenerative Enterprise Design and Development (REDD), and Open Topic. The Open Topic pathway allows you to propose a name for your degree based on the work you have done and the skills you have developed during your degree time.

English

M.S. In Space Studies

University of North Dakota John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Astrophysics

Master of Science (MSc)

Prepare for a career in space with a broad-based approach that links engineering, science, and policy. UND has the first space studies program of its kind in the world! Our master's degree in Space Studies is a unique educational experience if you are seeking to enter the space field or are an aerospace professional who wishes to expand your breadth of knowledge.

English

Master in Aeronautics and Astronautics

Stanford University School of Engineering

United States of America (USA)

Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Astronomy

Master's Degree

The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics prepares students for professional positions in industry, government, and academia by offering a comprehensive program of undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. In this broad program, students have the opportunity to learn and integrate multiple engineering disciplines. The program emphasizes structural, aerodynamic, guidance and control, and propulsion problems of aircraft and spacecraft. Courses in the teaching program lead to the degrees of Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Engineer, and Doctor of Philosophy. Undergraduates and doctoral students in other departments may also elect a minor in Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Bachelor of Science - Astronomy & Astrophysics

Franklin & Marshall College

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

Study the big questions, like the universe. You’ll find abundant active research opportunities in this dynamic major. Our main research interests are in the areas of pulsar astronomy, gravitational wave astronomy, and cosmology.

English

Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics

University of California Santa Cruz

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Astrophysics, Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

Consistently ranked in the top 10 worldwide for space science, UC Santa Cruz is known for breakthrough discoveries on explosive phenomena in the cosmos, the origins of gravitational waves, stellar and planetary structure, the secrets of potentially habitable exoplanets, and all aspects of observational, optical, and infrared astronomy.

English

Ph.D. in Physics

Boston College

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The department is focused on a highly collaborative approach, with students forming a vital part of the community. In addition to working with BC physics faculty, students have access to cutting-edge facilities and often work in integrated science teams with faculty from Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience or neighboring institutions.

English

5 Years

The Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA)

Kepler College - Astrological Education

Online

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Astrophysics

Diploma

This Diploma is designed for anyone who wants a broad overview of the history of astrology, its controversies, the links between astrology, astronomy, and other fields, and various ways astrology has been and is being practised.

English

Master of Physics

Hiroshima University

Japan

Astronomy, Physics

Master's Degree

What is matter? Why does matter display a wide range of properties and functions? How was the Universe created? The research groups in the Department of Physics tackle such fundamental questions in the natural sciences head-on.

Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics

Agnes Scott College

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Physics and astronomy are disciplines that have given us the tools to stretch the human understanding of the universe, from the building blocks of matter to the structure and evolution of the most distant galaxies.

English

Bachelor of Science - Astronomy

Williams College

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

Bachelor's Degree

Astronomy at Williams College spans the very old and the very new. The Hopkins Observatory is the oldest existing astronomical observatory in the United States.

English

Physics and Astronomy

Prairie State College

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

Bachelor's Degree

The physicist is concerned with theoretical scientific principles. Employment opportunities for engineers and physicists include theoretical research activities plus many other options. In the typical four-year curriculum, the first two years concentrate on the basic sciences including mathematics, chemistry, and physics. The last two years emphasize advanced mathematics and science courses. Familiarity with these principles enhances the ability to make informed decisions about medical, environmental, and technological problems. Prairie State College offers courses applicable to the first two years of the curriculum and will grant an Associate in Science degree to successful students.

English

Education - Secondary Earth/Space Science Education, B.S. Degree

Daytona State College - College of Business, Engineering and Technology

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Natural Sciences, Education

Bachelor of Science (BSc)

This State of Florida approved program fulfils the education courses, professional education competencies, and practical experience required to obtain a five-year Professional Educator's Certificate in Earth/Space Science Education.

English

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Hampton University

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The goals of the Ph.D. program in Physics at Hampton University are (1) to establish a research oriented environment in which students may study advanced topics in physics beyond the master’s level, participate in state-of-the-art-research and pursue original ideas and concepts that contribute to the body of knowledge in physics; (2) to provide a source of scientifically and technologically trained personnel for local, state and national needs; and (3) to significantly impact the number of underrepresented minorities with advanced degrees in physics. High energy, medical, nuclear, optical, and plasma physics are the areas of research emphasis for the degree. Core requirements are the same for all tracks. Students are able to select the desired track by pursuing advanced courses and a dissertation in one of these areas. In all cases, the degree awarded is the Doctor of Philosophy.

English

2 Years

Ph.D. in Space and Planetary Sciences

University of Arkansas J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Astrophysics

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

The program provides advanced coursework and research experience for persons seeking careers in the academic, government, private, or military sectors of space and planetary sciences or associated technologies.

English

M.S. in Earth and Planetary Sciences

University of Hawai'i at Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Geology

Master of Science (MSc)

Graduate programs in Earth Sciences (EARTH) are focused primarily on learning advanced methodologies and critical thinking by conducting focused research centered around one of three disciplinary cores that foster research reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the field (geophysics and tectonics, marine and environmental geology, and volcanology/geochemistry/petrology). In addition, students can pursue studies in planetary science and mineral physics with advisors in the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology (HIGP)

English

MS in Physics

Utah State University College of Science

United States of America (USA)

Astronomy, Physics

Master of Science (MSc)

MS degree recipients in physics are generally employed by industrial or government laboratories as either physicists or engineers. Some are hired as teachers by high schools and by two-year colleges. Holders of the PhD in physics will generally be hired as research and development physicists by industrial or government laboratories and as professors in universities (though this may require additional postdoctoral research experience). All of our recent graduates have found employment commensurate with their career goals and abilities.

English

PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)

University of Miami Rosenstiel School

United States of America (USA)

Renewable Energy, Environmental Science, Astronomy, Geology

PhDs (Doctor of Philosophy)

We offer PhD and MS degrees in 6 programs: Atmospheric Sciences, Marine Biology & Ecology, Environmental Science & Policy, Marine Geosciences, Meteorology & Physical Oceanography, and Ocean Sciences. We offer highly competitive stipend rates, tuition, and health insurance coverage for our incoming PhD students as part of a fully-funded 5-year Graduate Assistantship. Finally, as part of our revitalized connections across colleges and to take advantage of our unique research facilities, we offer an MS degree in both Ocean Engineering and Sustainable Business. Our graduate students also take advantage of nearby NOAA facilities including the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, Southeast Fisheries Science Center, and the National Hurricane Center. PhD Assistantships can be found here: https://graduate.earth.miami.edu/admissions/phd-assistanships/index.html GRE not required!

English

1 Year

82 Best Astronomy Degree Programs for 2025

Interdisciplinary Space Master (ISM)

Ph.D. in Astroparticle Physics

Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics and Astronomy

Master of Science

M.S. In Space Studies

Master in Aeronautics and Astronautics

Bachelor of Science - Astronomy & Astrophysics

Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics

Ph.D. in Physics

The Professional Diploma in Astrology (KPDA)

Master of Physics

Bachelor of Science - Astrophysics

Bachelor of Science - Astronomy

Physics and Astronomy

Education - Secondary Earth/Space Science Education, B.S. Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Ph.D. in Space and Planetary Sciences

M.S. in Earth and Planetary Sciences

MS in Physics

PhD and MS in Marine, Atmospheric, and Geosciences (GRE Waived)

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