Department of AStronomy
University of Cape Town
Private Bag
Rondebosch
7701
Tel: +27 21 650-2346
Email: nassp-admin@nassp.uct.ac.za
South Africa has a long history of excellence in astronomy, a sound high-tech infrastructure and clear skies. Researchers from around the region have joined forces to create a cooperative, combined graduate programme hosted from 3 NASSP nodes at the University of Cape Town, the University of Kwazulu Natal and North West University where students from Africa, South Africa and the rest of the world can study under the guidance of some of South Africa's leading scientists. Two degree programmes are on offer: