Astrophysics
Astrophysics
Astrophysics applies the laws of physics to stars, galaxies and the early Universe. It studies extreme environments in space, from the Sun to distant galaxies, through the radiation they emit, and needs a strong grounding in physics and mathematics.
Natural sciencesWhat do graduates do?
- Research scientist
- Scientist or engineer at a tech company
- Space industry
- Information technology
- Finance, banking and management
- Medical physics
- Scientific publishing
- Teaching
Which subjects matter?
Manchester's typical offer is A*A*A, including A* in physics and A* in mathematics or further mathematics.
This is one example school’s requirement; requirements vary by school and country.
Examples of schools where you can study this subject
10 schools in 5 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.
United Kingdom
University of EdinburghAstrophysics BSc (Hons) · EdinburghUniversity of EdinburghAstrophysics BSc · EdinburghUniversity of GlasgowAstronomy · GlasgowUniversity of GlasgowPhysics with Astrophysics · GlasgowUniversity of ManchesterPhysics with Astrophysics BSc · ManchesterUniversity of SheffieldPhysics and Astrophysics · Sheffield
USA
Boston UniversityAstronomy · BostonPenn State UniversityAstronomy and Astrophysics
Canada
University of Toronto ScarboroughAstronomy and Astrophysics · TorontoUniversity of Toronto ScarboroughPhysics and Astrophysics · Toronto
Ireland
Dublin City UniversityPhysics with Astronomy · DublinUniversity College DublinPhysics with Astronomy & Space Science · Dublin
Netherlands
University of GroningenAstronomy · GroningenWhat to know, country by country
For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.
- 26 October to 21 December 2026
Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).
- 7 November 2026
SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school
- October to November 2026
For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.
- 7 November 2026
Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)
- 1 December 2026
Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)
Let’s build your school list for Astrophysics together
- We choose schools from 26 countries that fit your grades, budget and documents.
- We gather every school’s application timeline, required documents and exam scores in one list.
- We put tuition fees and living costs side by side.
- We prepare your application file and personal statement together.
Other fields of study in this category
Last checked: November 2026.
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