What does this master's programme entail?
The overall goal is to fully understand the physical principles and performance of astronomical instruments and to contribute to the development of new ?instrumentation technologies. The courses in the Astronomy and Instrumentation specialisation go beyond astronomy and space applications of instrumentation technology. This enables you to use your knowledge and skills in adjacent areas of science and engineering, including the development of instrumentation for environmental and medical applications.
Reasons to choose Astronomy and Instrumentation at Leiden University
- Leiden University?offers a world-exclusive master?s programme fully focused on astronomical instrumentation.
- You will get hands-on field and laboratory experience through participation in cutting-edge instrument projects for ESO (VLT, E-ELT) and ESA (JWST, Euclid).
- Apply for the Walraven Scholarship for excellent international master?s students.
Astronomy and Instrumentation: the right master?s programme for you?
Do you want to contribute to the hightech world of astronomical instrumentation engineering? Do you have a bachelor?s background in Astronomy, Physics or equivalent degrees? Then the master?s specialisation Astronomy and Instrumentation is the right choice for you.
