The centre is one of the largest astronomy research groups in Australia. Striving to be a world-leading research entity, the centre endeavours to attract the best and brightest minds to create a rewarding environment in which intellectual pursuits can prosper.

Key benefits

World-class facility

We are the only Australian institute to have access to the world's largest optical telescopes.

High success rate

Graduates often take positions in leading astrophysics institutions around the world.

World-class researchers

CAS is one the largest astrophysics research centres in Australia.

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Interested in a vacation scholarship?

Each year, we offer a number of vacation scholarships to students in their last or second-last year of their undergraduate degree. Participating students become immersed in the centre’s research activities and get first-hand experience utilising our facilities.

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Looking for more information?

If you have any questions about study opportunities at the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, please feel free to contact our office on +61 3 9214 8000 or at contact@astro.swin.edu.au

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