Studying at the best university in Australia for astronomy and astrophysics (QS 2023) provides you with the opportunity to diversify your career options and make international connections. This program prepares you for data sciences roles in tech companies; roles with space and defence companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, and national space agencies; or for a range of roles in both the public and private sector.
Graduates from the advanced program have gone on to do PhD research in astronomy and astrophysics at some of the best institutions in Australia and overseas.
The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2022. As a student at ANU, you gain access to the ANU CareerHub – an online career development and employability tool that includes a jobs board and careers resources. You also have access to drop-in chats with a career consultant and to attend our career fairs to meet potential employers.