Most schools of higher learning around the world have departments of astronomy and physics, so where do you begin your search? First and foremost, the language barrier is an important restriction of where you will be able to earn your astronomy degree abroad; as most universities tend to use their national language as the medium of education, you will be expected to have a high degree of fluency in order to be accepted into many degree programs in the non-English speaking world.

With this fundamental requirement in mind, the opportunities of where to earn your astronomy degree abroad are nevertheless vast. Within the English speaking world, nations such as the United States, Canada, England, and Australia boast many of the most prestigious astronomy programs in the world. India, where English is not commonly a first language but is utilized widely in education, is another possible destination in this realm.

Outside of the English speaking world, countries such as Germany and the Netherlands also are home to some very highly regarded departments of astronomy. There are opportunities to earn a degree abroad in astronomy all over the world, so do your research thoroughly while deciding where feels like the perfect fit.