# Astrophysics

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# Astrophysics

Level:
:   Master

Duration:
:   2
    years

ECTS Credits:
:   120

What causes the Universe to expand faster? How were supermassive black holes formed? And why is the sun’s atmosphere so hot? Solve the mysteries of the Universe by using data, observations and simulations. You will also work closely with a research environment that is among the best in the world.

- [Why choose this programme?](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/why-choose)
- [Learning outcomes](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/learning-outcomes)
- [Admission](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/admission)
- [Programme structure](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/structure)
- [Semester abroad](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/abroad)
- [Career opportunities](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/career)

## Questions about the programme?

[Contact us](https://www.uio.no/english/studies/programmes/astrophysics-master/contact/)

## Programme offered by

[Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics](http://www.astro.uio.no)