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    Astrophysical Sciences

    Princeton University
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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    USD 75 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines5-Sep-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 94,705  / year
    Next Intake 5-Sep-2023

    Astrophysical Sciences

    About

    The Department of Astrophysical Sciences offers advanced training in astrophysics. The faculty and staff in the department conduct world-leading research in theoretical and computational astrophysics, observational astronomy, astronomical surveys, and instrumentation (both hardware and software). The fascinating discoveries of modern astronomy challenge the human understanding of the broadest possible range of physical phenomena. The graduate program in Astrophysical Sciences prepares students for scientific careers in astrophysics through a combination of classes and early and active participation in research projects, culminating in original thesis research. 

    The program length is five years. The first two years of the program are dedicated to taking core astrophysics courses and working on up to four semester-long research projects with different faculty members. After the general exam at the end of the second year, students are admitted to candidacy, select a thesis advisor, and work on their thesis research for the remaining three years. 

    Under the department's aegis, an extensive graduate research program in fundamental plasma physics is also conducted at the renowned Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), located on Princeton's Forrestal Campus. Please see the Program in Plasma Physics page for information about applying for this program. Students interested in fundamental plasma physics and its laboratory and technology applications should apply to the Program in Plasma Physics. Students interested in astrophysical applications of plasma physics (including high-energy astrophysics) should apply to the graduate program in Astrophysical Sciences. 

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    • Requirements: Application materials should only be uploaded online in the appropriate spaces provided and under the additional information section of the application. Princeton does not accept paper application materials, with the exception of architecture portfolios. Please refer to the file upload requirements for specific instructions. Also, please be sure to review any additional department or program requirements.

    • Test Scores: All test scores must be sent directly from the test center to Princeton University. Department codes are not used at Princeton and are not required by Educational Testing Services (ETS). Please refer to the Required Tests page for specific information on the tests. Please allow extra time for test scores to be received and reflected on the application checklist.

    • Recommendations: Do not delay submitting your application because you are waiting for recommenders to submit their recommendations. See the Recommendation Letters page for more information.

    • Revisions: Before submitting an application, double-check it. No revised documents will be accepted after the deadline.

    • International Students: There is only one application, which can be used by U.S. citizens, permanent residents or international applicants for any academic department or program.

    • Application fee: The application fee of $75 is nonrefundable. View information regarding application fee waivers.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 94,705 

    Application Fee

    USD 75 

    How to Apply

    Understand the basics of Princeton University’s online application, and then manage it with our Application Checklist. The application and all materials submitted to the Graduate School become the property of Princeton University and will not be returned under any circumstances.

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