Astronomical Science
National Institutes of Natural Sciences
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Overview
Astronomical Science Program offers advanced education and research through a wide range of observational and theoretical studies with state-of-the-art optical-infrared and radio telescopes. This program covers the development and application of advanced new technologies fundamental to astronomical observation; the design, fabrication, and experimentation of new observational instruments; the development of data acquisition and analysis methods; the development of technologies ranging from basic to advanced observational astronomy; as well as observational research using these technologies and theoretical research using supercomputers.
The program offers a five-year doctoral program for bachelor's degree holders and a three-year doctoral program for master's degree holders.
Graduate students enrolled in the program will conduct their studies and research activities at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ), based in Mitaka City, Tokyo.
ALMA ©X-CAM/ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)
ATERUI II, a supercomputer for astronomy
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy
Career paths of graduates: Research and education staff in astronomical sciences and related fields at universities and research institutes in Japan and abroad; engineers at private companies; and science communicators
Research Institutes
National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
Address : 2-21-1 Osawa, Mitaka, Tokyo, 181-8588 Japan
URL : https://www.nao.ac.jp/en/
Information before March 2023
School / Department: School of Physical Sciences, Department of Astronomical Science
Date of Establishment: April 1992
Doctoral Program: Five-year doctoral program / Three-year doctoral program
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy