Barcelona€19.37–€82 / credit · 2026/27 · by citizenship €19.37 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €82 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
52% free electives · 17% maths and foundations
Master's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology
Máster en Astrofísica, Física de Partículas y CosmologíaTranslated
- Free electives 37%
- Maths and foundations 34%
- Thesis 20%
- Specialist subjects 5%
Our classification by 37 module titles, weighted by credits.
A 1-year master's programme, taught in English, in Barcelona.
Tracks2 to choose from65 of 867 similar publish this
Final projectCredits: 24195 of 867 similar publish this
Places25 places614 of 867 similar publish this
Price€19.37–€82/ credit · 2026/27 · depending on citizenship€19.37/ credit · 2026/27 · EU/EEA For you · EU/EEA€82/ credit · 2026/27 · non-EU For you · non-EU
Next dateClasses start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027Starts
LanguageEnglish
Duration1 year
What you will study
37 modules published
What do you choose?
1 of 2 specialisations
Branches are the options the institution lists.
The options
- Astrofísica y Ciencias del Espacio
- Partículas y Gravitación
What are all the subjects?
All 37 modules
Astrofísica y Ciencias del Espacio · 14 modules · 96 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | Required | 24 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 3 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 3 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
CF para el Acceso al Máster de Astrofísica, Física de Partículas y Cosmología · 9 modules · all elective · 54 ECTS
| Module | ECTS |
|---|---|
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | 6 |
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
Partículas y Gravitación · 14 modules · 96 ECTS
| Module | Type | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| · 1r semestre 2o semestre | Required | 24 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 3 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 3 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 2o semestre | Elective | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
| · 1r semestre | Required | 6 |
Source: web.ub.edu, checked 30 Oct 2026
The degree in facts
LevelMaster universitario · EQF 7, ISCED 7
QualificationMáster en Astrofísica, Física de Partículas y Cosmología
Credits60 ECTS
DeliveryOn campus
Thesis / final project
- Credits24
- RequiredYes
Places25 places
How it differs
Against similar programmes
Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.
What is there more of here?
More maths and foundations than 4 of 6 similar
Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.
This programmeMaster's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology
UB
UB37
- Specialist subjects
- Maths and foundations
- Data and computing
- Business and management
- Society, ethics and law
- Research methods
- Projects and labs
- Thesis
- Free electives
Is this a typical programme?
More maths and foundations, less thesis
Share here against the average of 6 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.
More here than typical
Maths and foundations
Less here than typical
Thesis
About the same as typical: data and computing, projects and labs, specialist subjects, research methods.
Where you'll study
Studying in Barcelona
What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 1,731,649 in 2025
Distance to the centre≈ 1.2 km from the centre, straight line · our calculation
HousingRooms run by the institution
RankingARWU 2026: 151-200, world
FacilitiesGymInferred, Library, Sports fields, Sports hall, Stadium, Tennis courts
FoodMeal planInferred
The rest of what we hold on UB is on its page.
What it costs
At least €4,950.21 for the first year
What does the first year cost?
≥ €4,950.21 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€4,920
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs
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For you · EU/EEA
≥ €1,192.41 first year · 2026/27 · EU/EEA · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€1,162.20
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
For you · non-EU
≥ €4,950.21 first year · 2026/27 · non-EU · our sum
Tuition 2026/27 · 60 credits€4,920
Application fee€30.21
?Not published: visa fee, insurance and living costs
Add your own figures Not published. Only you see these, nothing is saved.
Every fee as the institution publishes it (2)
| Fee | Who pays it | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EU/EEA citizens | 2026/27 | €19.37 / credit |
| Tuition | Non-EU citizens | 2026/27 | €82 / credit |
Scholarships·Unknown
What changes the price?
1 thing that move it
×4.2
EU/EEA€19.37
non-EU€82
Your passport changes the rate.
Is that expensive?
A typical price
Among 17 similar programmes, in euros / credit
This programme €82
Costs more than 0 of 16 similar programmes. Half of them cost €82.
Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).
All 17, cheapest first
How to start
Starts: Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027
When does it happen?
What do they ask for?
Prior educationLevel: Bachelor · Accepted: Spanish official degree; Eehe degree giving master access; Non eehe degree after equivalence check
How to apply·Unknown
What else to look at
Other options
How do the alternatives compare?
6 of 6 similar publish a price
Similar: same level, field and language, Spain
The first two matches side by side with this programme, then 4 more.
| This programmeMaster's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology UB | SimilarMaster's Degree in Advanced Microbiology UB | SimilarMaster's Degree in Genetics and Genomics UB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €82 / credit · 2026/27 | €82 / credit · 2026/27 | €82 / credit · 2026/27 |
| Duration | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Language | English | Spanish, Catalan and English | English |
| Next date | Not published | Not published | Not published |
0 of 6 publish a next date.
€19.37–€82 / credit · 2026/27 · by citizenship €19.37 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €82 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
45% free electives · 17% maths and foundations
UBSpain
Master's Degree in Geosciences for the Energy Transition
Máster en Geociencias para la Transición EnergéticaTranslated
€19.37–€82 / credit · 2026/27 · by citizenship €19.37 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €82 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
37% free electives · 26% thesis
€19.37–€82 / credit · 2026/27 · by citizenship €19.37 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (EU/EEA) €82 / credit · 2026/27 · for you (non-EU)
42% thesis · 33% maths and foundations
Where this comes from
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The short version
The programme, from the facts
Master's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology is a master's programme in sciences and maths at Universitat de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. It takes 1 year. It carries 60 ECTS credits. Teaching is in English.
The institution publishes 37 modules, of which 31 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are free electives (37%), maths and foundations (34%) and thesis (20%).
It includes a final thesis and a choice of specialisations.
How much does Master's Degree in Astrophysics, Particle Physics and Cosmology cost?
€82 / credit · 2026/27 · non-EU; prices differ by citizenship (EU/EEA citizens: €19.37; Non-EU citizens: €82).
When is the next deadline or start?
Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027 (Starts).
What language is it taught in?
English.
How long does it take?
1 year.
Where is it?
Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.
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Everything we hold
All 15 fields we hold
Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.
Admission · 1 with values · 1 without
Language requirement?Not found on official pages
Prior educationLevel: Bachelor · Accepted: Spanish official degree; Eehe degree giving master access; Non eehe degree after equivalence check
Programme · 11 with values
QualificationMáster en Astrofísica, Física de Partículas y Cosmología
Credits60 ECTS
DeliveryOn campus
Duration1 year
Language of instructionEnglish
LevelMaster universitario · EQF 7, ISCED 7
Places25 places
Start ruleNote: Inferred from the institution-wide academic calendar; the programme page does not state its own start, and an individual programme may start on another date. · Rule: Classes start 14 September 2026 (university framework calendar); second semester 1 February 2027 to 8 February 2027 · Scope: Institution calendar · Applies to: All · Start date: 14 Sep 2026 · 2026/27 · Second term window: 1 Feb 2027; 8 Feb 2027Inferred
StructureFacultad de Física · Type: Managing centreCredit distribution · Total: 60 · Thesis: 24 · Elective: 24 · Compulsory: 12 · Internship: 0
Thesis / final projectCredits: 24 · Required: Yes
TracksAstrofísica y Ciencias del Espacio · Type: SpecializationPartículas y Gravitación · Type: Specialization
Institution record: Universitat de Barcelona