The Astronomy Department's graduate program emphasizes research at the frontiers of astrophysics. Areas of concentration are theoretical, observational, and instrumentational astronomy.
Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global
Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global
The University of Arizona Global offers the PhD of Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its University of Arizona - Main - Tucson campus in United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 5 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for astronomy and astrophysics (phd) and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on August 22, 2027.
About Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD)
Disciplines
College of Science
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global
Entry Requirements
3 letters of recommendation. Recommender name, title, and contact information including e-mail address required as part of the online application.
Transcripts from all Colleges and Universities attended. Unofficial transcripts are required to be scanned and uploaded to the online application.
Statement of Purpose uploaded to the online application. (Page Requirements: 1-2 pages)
Resume or Curriculum Vitae uploaded to the online application.
International Students must submit an English Proficiency Exam. The exams can be found at the following link: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions/requirements/international-applicants#english-proficiency
Required test(s): None
Recommended GRE Subject tests: None
Minimum English Proficiency Exam scores: 79 iBT TOEFL, 7 IELTS, 60 Pearson PTE, or 110 CESL
(English Proficiency tests must be dated within two years of the enrollment term to be considered valid.
Full support as a Teaching or Research Assistant is guaranteed for five years at least, as long as the student makes satisfactory progress toward their degree.
Domestic Applicants:
- Fall: December 9
International Applicants:
- Fall: December 1
International applicants will not be considered for conditional admission by this program.
4832
ETS Major Field Code(s) for this program: 4832
English Requirements
- PTEMin 60
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 79
English Program Requirements
Tuition and Fee Information for Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global
Application Fee 85
How to Apply for Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global
- International applicants to Arizona Online campus, Global Direct campus, or a Global Microcampus should choose the Distance Learner (DL) visa type in their Application Profile.
- International applicants to the Main campus must currently hold a US visa that permits incidental study.
- Please verify your visa eligibility with International Student Services before applying. The application fee is non-refundable and will not be refunded if your visa status is not eligible.
- Applicants must meet all Graduate College minimum admission requirements, including English proficiency.
- Applicants should be prepared to submit copies of their visa documents, additional transcripts, or degree documentation if requested.
- University of Arizona regulations require that all international students on non-immigrant visas carry the University of Arizona student health insurance plan.
Astronomy and Astrophysics (PHD) at The University of Arizona Global
The University of Arizona Global
United States of America, Tucson