It is the study of the properties of stars, galaxies, and the Universe, and as such combines elements from the disciplines of both Physics and Planetary Geology. Students pursuing this concentration complete introductory coursework in classical mechanics, relativity, and astrophysics, along with mathematics and electromagnetism. They go on to complete courses in stellar and extragalactic astrophysics as well as cosmology. Facilities available to concentrators include the historic Ladd Observatory.
Astronomy
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Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeUSD 87,648 / Total
Next IntakeJune 20, 2023
Astronomy
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- Develop their capacity for critical and scientific reasoning
- Understand the interrelation between all physical objects and of the physical laws that govern the behavior of all matter
- Be able to utilize physical principles to model and understand the evolution of the Universe, stars, and planetary systems
- Learn to extract information about astrophysical objects using key astronomical techniques
- Be able to perform quantitative calculations to explain the physical relationships among astronomical objects
Disciplines
Department of Physics
Requirements
Entry Requirements
You should complete secondary school. Brown first-year students will have completed 12 to 13 years of primary and secondary schooling.
National and International Examinations
You should plan to sit for national and international examinations, such as the GCE A-levels, German Abitur, French Baccalauréat, Chinese Gaokao and International Baccalaureate and submit the predicted or actual scores for those examinations as part of your credentials for admission to Brown. We expect the actual scores to be submitted before matriculation. At the time of application, you and your school should submit a request in writing if you are in a national curriculum but are not planning on taking the corresponding external examinations.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 8
- TOEFLMin 100
Fee Information
Application Fee 75
How to Apply
Begin by creating an account on the Common Application website. Once registered, you will need to add Brown University to your list of colleges by the College Search tab.
The Common Application is divided into three sections:
- Information common to all the schools to which you are applying
- Brown University specific questions
- School forms submitted by your school counselor and academic instructors
Astronomy
Brown University
United States of America, Providence