Program overview
Astronomy is the science of studying everything in the universe—from planets in our solar system to distant galaxies, from black holes to dark matter. In your courses, you'll learn core topics like astrophysics, celestial mechanics, astronomical observation techniques, and data processing. Chinese universities have unique advantages in this field, such as the National Astronomical Observatories, the FAST 'Sky Eye' radio telescope in Guizhou, and the upcoming space station survey telescope. If you're interested in physics, math, and programming, and enjoy analyzing cosmic data with telescopes and computers, this major is a great fit. The coursework won't be easy, but the thrill of discovering a new star or understanding a cosmic phenomenon is hard to find in other fields.