What is Astronomy?

Astronomy includes the study of all things within the universe and beyond the Earth’s atmosphere. It covers the sun, planets, moon, and the stars or objects we view with telescopes, such as faraway galaxies, meteors, and small particles.

Learners of astronomy explore the origin of the universe and its structure, which includes the planets, stars, galaxies, and the black holes that exist in it. It is the aim of astronomers to find solutions to fundamental questions related to the universe through premises and observations.

Popular Astronomy Courses

 

Astronomy courses usually cover topics like astrophysics, celestial mechanics, observational astronomy, cosmology, and the philosophy and history of astronomy. Students who select astronomy courses learn to study data from astronomical observations, utilise mathematical models to interpret astronomical phenomena, and know the current theories and findings in the field.

Bachelor Courses In Astronomy

Different universities offer varied undergraduate courses in astronomy overseas. A few of the specialised courses you can select include:

Bachelor of Science in Astronomy

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Physics with Astronomy

Bachelor of Science in Planetary Science and Astronomy

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Astrophysics (Specialization)

Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Astronomy, Space Science and Astrophysics

Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences - Astronomy

Masters Courses In Astronomy

If you want to study further and in-depth in the astronomy field, you can choose the postgraduate courses in astronomy. These are some of the popular astronomy degree courses that you can study abroad:

Master of Philosophy in Astronomy

Master of Science Cosmology

Master of Physics - Coursework and Dissertation, Astronomy and Astrophysics

Master of Science in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Astronomy

Master of Science in Space Studies

Master of Science in Astrophysics

Master of Arts in Astronomy

Best Universities For Astronomy

The following universities are the best for physics and astronomy worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2023.

Name of University	Courses Offered
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, United States Ranked #1 in the QS Rankings	BS Physics w/ Astrophysics Concentration Master’s Degree in Astronomy PhD Physics w/Astrophysics concentration Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics
Harvard University Cambridge, United States Ranked #2 in the QS Rankings	Bachelors in Astrophysics PhD Astrophysics and Astronomy
University of Oxford, United Kingdom Ranked #3 in the QS Rankings	D Phil: Astrophysics Physics M Phys Physics and Philosophy MPhysPhil
Stanford University, United States Ranked #4 in the QS Rankings	Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Masters Degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics BS Physics w/Astronomy concentration PhD Physics
University of Cambridge, United Kingdom Ranked #5 in the QS Rankings	Astronomy - Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] Astrophysics - Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] Astronomy - Doctor of  Philosophy [PhD. D] Planetary Science and Life in the Universe - Master of Philosophy [M.Phil] MASt in Astrophysics
California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Pasadena, United States Ranked #6 in the QS Rankings	MS in Planetary Science BS Astrophysics MS & PhD Astrophysics Master of Science - Space Engineering Master of Science - Aeronautics Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of California, Berkeley (UCB) Berkeley, United States Ranked #7 in the QS Rankings	B. Sc. Astrophysics MA & PhD Astrophysics Master of Arts - Earth and Planetary Science
ETH Zurich, Switzerland Ranked #8 in the QS Rankings	M. Sc. Physics
Princeton University, United States Ranked #9 in the QS Rankings	Bachelor of Arts [B.A] Physics Bachelor of Arts in Astrophysical Sciences MSE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering  PhD Astronomy