Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences
Astronomy

The education programme covers many areas of modern astrophysics:

photometric and spectroscopic studies of optically variable objects
radio astronomy of galaxies and radio galaxies
numerical magnetohydrodynamics and numerical kinetic modelling of plasma
applications of computer algebra techniques to astrophysics
theoretical and observational high-energy astrophysics (X and gamma rays, cosmic rays)
theoretical relativistic astrophysics and cosmology
study of extremely low-frequency waves on Earth

The Astronomical Observatory of Jagiellonian University actively engages in diverse projects and collaborations within the field of astronomy. We contribute to research in ESO, have access to the SALT optical telescope and collaborate on high-energy astrophysics projects such as HESS and CTA (gamma-ray astrophysics). We are also a part of the network of LOFAR radio telescopes array. Furthermore, our researchers conduct observations and utilize data from a range of world-class instruments, including the VLA network, the 100m Effelsberg radio telescope, and space-based X-ray observatories such as Chandra, XMM, and Fermi. Additionally, we make use of data from space-bound optical telescopes like TESS, GAIA and participate in the VIRGO gravitational waves detector project. This comprehensive approach enables us to contribute to and benefit from a diverse range of astronomical research initiatives.

The final of the Coimbra Group 3-Minute-Thesis Jagiellonian University competition was held on March 18 in the Aula of Collegium Novum. 10 PhD students presented the main points of their PhD theses during 3-minute presentations. The second place went to our PhD student Subhrata Dey, for the presentation "Investigating the mysterious Luminous infrared Galaxies" on the study of bright infrared galaxies, for which she also received the audience award. Congratulations!

ADMISSION RULES

Candidates eligible for admission to the Astronomy program of study are the holders of Master of Science (Magister, Magister engineer), or equivalent professional title awarded in the field of exact sciences, or last year students who will graduate and become the holders of Master of science before September 2024.

Admission schedule [May/June]

Registration (IRK) starts: 21.05.2024
Registration ends: 29.05.2024
Entrance exams: 05.06.2024
Committee meeting: 06.06.2024