Study location	Hungary, Budapest
Type	Master, full degree studies
Nominal duration	4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	MSc
Course code	Natural Science

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements

English An internationally accredited language examination is required with at least a B2 CEFR level or equivalent result. Examples of minimum level accepted: TOEFL iBT 72 pts IELTS 5.5 Alternatively, an official certificate issued by the applicant’s previous higher education institution can be accepted, stating that the applicant’s previous education (Bachelor’s degree) was completed entirely in English.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	astro.elte.hu/..index.php?lang=en&page=msc

Overview

Program description:
The objective of the Astronomy Master’s Degree Program is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of astronomy including related interdisciplinary areas. Students will also acquire competencies in the wider field of scientific research, in the use of technical language, in team work and in the communication of scientific results, they will also develop an ability to resolve novel or unusual problems arising in a multidisciplinary context. The objective of the Astronomy MSc programme is the formation of fully trained astronomers and astrophysicists capable of supervised observational and theoretical research in astronomy and related fields.

Entry requirements:
BSc diploma in physical sciences, earth sciences or any other area of natural sciences. BSc-level knowledge of key areas of mathematics, physics and information technology (IT). If BSc degree is in (or with a specialisation in) physical sciences, this knowledge is assumed; otherwise, evidence in the form of transcripts must be presented.

Preferably, BSc-level knowledge of astronomy. If BSc degree is in (or with a specialisation in) astronomy or astrophysics, this knowledge is assumed; otherwise, evidence in the form of transcripts must be presented.

Type of entrance exam:
oral

Entrance exam location:
online

Entrance exam description:
Introductory talk, general and technical questions, the previous studies, to match listened courses

Contact:
Mr Péter Molnár
international coordinator
sh@ttk.elte.hu

Preparatory year available:
No

Specialisation year available:
No

Programme structure

https://www.elte.hu/en/astronomy-msc

Career opportunities

After completing the requirements listed above, students are awarded an MSc degree. The MSc degree qualifies its holder to take up positions in the relevant fields and to enlist to a postgraduate (PhD) study programme.

Job examples:

Postgraduate (PhD) studentships at a Hungarian, European or international university research assistant’s positions at a Hungarian, European or international research institute industry positions where a strong training in IT, signal processing, physics and electromagnetic wave analysis are an advantage, including telecommunications, computer technology, software companies, air control, satellite communications, etc.