How good is edinburgh university astrophysics department?

[lijothomas465]

hi guys,

i have completed my Masters in physics from India.i have applied for phd in edinburgh university for cosmology?how good is it when compared to their european counterparts?

 

[mal4mac]

Depends who you're working with!

 

[lijothomas465]

Depends who you're working with!

Hi mal4mac,

i would like to know about the reputation of edinburgh university among their physics peers?especially astrophysics department?of course i know it depends on guides,but am looking for its reputation for publishing papers and all?

 

[JesseC]

The University of Edinburgh is considered one of the best in the UK. I don't personally do astrophysics, but my friends who do have applied there for PhD positions. If you're interested in cosmology then I have heard that Durham is a good place (http://www.icc.dur.ac.uk/) and that Cambridge is also very good.

If you want to get an idea of the level of publications then search some databases :/ or look up academic staff individually.

 

[Matrix0]

The astrophysics department at the University of Edinburgh is highly regarded in the field of cosmology and astronomy. It is consistently ranked as one of the top institutions for astrophysics in Europe and the world. The department has a strong research focus and is home to renowned scientists and professors who are leaders in their respective fields. The university also has state-of-the-art facilities and resources for conducting cutting-edge research in astrophysics. I can confidently say that pursuing a PhD in cosmology at the University of Edinburgh would provide you with an excellent education and research experience, comparable to other top institutions in Europe. I highly recommend considering Edinburgh University for your PhD studies in astrophysics.