NorthVoy is a free academic guidance tool for high school students. It uses a structured 9-question questionnaire to match students with their ideal university major, career paths, and universities across 20+ countries.

How does NorthVoy work?

Answer questions about your subjects, interests, strengths, work style, and goals. NorthVoy's scoring engine evaluates your answers across 9 personality dimensions and ranks the best-fit majors from a list of 30+ academic fields. Results include career paths, skill breakdowns, university suggestions, and a 12-month action plan.

What is the difference between the Quick Quiz and the Detailed Analysis?

The Quick Quiz takes about 5 minutes (9 questions) and gives you an instant first read on your best-fit majors. The Detailed Analysis takes about 12 minutes (24 questions) and adds a 16-statement personality profile plus real-life scenario questions, producing more detailed, better-differentiated recommendations. Both are free and cover all 30+ majors.

Is NorthVoy free to use?

Yes. NorthVoy is completely free. No registration is required to take the quiz and see your results. You can optionally create a free account to save your results and track your applications.

How long does the NorthVoy quiz take?

The quiz takes approximately 5 minutes. There are 9 questions covering your academic interests, strengths, work style, learning approach, and career goals.

What university majors does NorthVoy cover?

NorthVoy covers 30+ university majors including Computer Science, AI & Robotics, Business, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), Creative Arts, Music, Environmental Science, Psychology, Law, Data Science, Biotechnology, Physics, Education, Finance, Architecture, Pharmacy, Sports Science, Hospitality, Media Studies, International Relations, Cybersecurity, Game Design, Nursing, Marketing, and Linguistics.

What languages is NorthVoy available in?

NorthVoy is fully available in English, Turkish (Türkçe), and German (Deutsch). You can switch languages at any time using the language selector in the navigation bar.

Does NorthVoy have information about studying in Turkey?

Yes. NorthVoy includes a dedicated Turkey Hub with information on studying in Turkey and abroad, including YKS exam types, top Turkish universities, scholarships, and city guides.

Physics & Astronomy

Physics & Astronomy is one of 30+ university majors covered by NorthVoy's free academic guidance platform. Graduates typically earn $70,000–$155,000 per year, with projected job growth of 7% (Average).

Key skills you will develop

Classical & Quantum Mechanics
Mathematical Modelling
Experimental Methods
Scientific Computing (Python)
Data Analysis

Career paths

Research Physicist
Astrophysicist
Data Scientist
Quantitative Analyst
Optics/Photonics Engineer
Science Communicator

Salary and job outlook

Graduates typically earn $70,000–$155,000 per year, with projected job growth of 7% (Average).

Highest-paying roles: Research Physicist, Quantitative Analyst, R&D Director.

Best countries to study Physics & Astronomy

United States
United Kingdom
Germany
Switzerland
Netherlands
Australia

Top universities

LMU Munich (Germany — low/no fees)
Heidelberg University (Germany)
Leiden University (Netherlands)
Uppsala University (Sweden)
University of Toronto (Canada)
Australian National University
University of Edinburgh (UK)
McGill University (Canada)
MIT (USA)
Caltech (USA)
University of Cambridge (UK)
University of Oxford (UK)
ETH Zurich (Switzerland)

How to get started

Go beyond the syllabus in Physics and Math — depth is what distinguishes applicants.
Learn Python early — modern physics is computational at every level.
Explore Physics programs' research strengths: particle, astro, quantum, condensed matter.

Your first project

Using free NASA exoplanet data and a Google Colab notebook, plot the transit light curve of a known exoplanet. You'll have analyzed real telescope data before finishing high school.

12-month action plan

Jan–Mar: Depth Over Breadth

Work ahead in Physics and Math — try olympiad-style problems
Watch one serious lecture series (MIT OCW 8.01 is free)
Start Python with physics flavour: simulate a falling object with drag

Apr–Jun: Compute & Observe

Write simulations: projectile motion, orbits, a pendulum
Do backyard astronomy — learn the sky with free apps (Stellarium)
Enter a physics olympiad or competition if available

Jul–Sep: Research Taste

Read arXiv abstracts in a field that excites you (astro-ph is accessible)
Do a mini research project: analyze real open data (exoplanets, cosmic rays)
Attend a university open day or public physics lecture

Oct–Dec: Apply

Compare programs by research groups, not just rankings
Oxbridge and top programs have early deadlines and entrance tests (PAT) — check now
Write your statement around problems you actually solved, not just fascination

Study cost: Low–Moderate.

Take the free quiz to see whether Physics & Astronomy matches your profile.