121 PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences

The goal of the Astronomy graduate program at University of Wisconsin Madison is to prepare capable and creative astronomers for careers in research and education. 

The study of exoplanets is a rapidly moving field at the forefront of Astrophysics. This Exoplanets and Planetary Physics programme is offered at The Open University UK.

The Extragalactic Astronomy research group is part of the Astronomy Discipline at The Open University UK, supported by the Faculty laboratory and computing infrastructure.

The University of Sheffield provides a vibrant and friendly environment for postgraduate study, offering you the change to carry out research at the cutting edge of Physics and Astronomy.

Our aim in the Planetary Surfaces and Atmospheres programme from The Open University UK is to understand better the variety and evolutionary behaviour of planetary environments from a physical science perspective, where appropriate, focussing on aspects related to habitability.

We offer a degree in Astrophysics and Physics programme at Keele University. Physics Research at Keele focusses on “Astrophysics” and “Materials Science and Renewable Energy”.

The Astronomy degree at the University of California, Riverside is designed to provide a broad background in observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics through a combination of courses and research.

At the Royal Military College of Canada, we offer our graduate students a phd program in Physics and Space Science. 

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at McMaster University is committed to exploring new and ground-breaking areas of research. It offers this PhD degree in Physics and Astronomy.

Planetary Science applies a fundamental knowledge of isotopes and chemistry together with new observations to understand natural systems. This programme is offered at The University of Manchester.

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Pennsylvania State University has one of the largest and most productive graduate programs in the country. Students receive intensive training to prepare them for careers in academia, public education and outreach, and private industry.

The Physics and Astronomy program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia offers exceptional academic opportunities for graduate study in physics and astronomy.

The Astronomy program for the Ph.D. at the Columbia University is designed to foster the intellectual and professional development of our students. To this end, graduate students are fully integrated into our departmental activities.

Astronomy at the University of British Columbia is noted for the excellence of its research and its high academic standards and integrity. We are constantly rated as one of the top Physics & Astronomy programs in the world.

The Department of Planetary Sciences from The University of Arizona offers multidisciplinary research leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree with a major in Planetary Sciences. The department also offers a graduate minor in Planetary Sciences and administers a graduate minor in Astrobiology.

The purpose of the Astronomy program at University of Nevada, Las Vegas is to prepare students for a career in Astronomy or Astrophysics Research or in education at the university level. 

The PhD Astronomy program from National Tsing Hua University, started from 2009. The purpose of the Institute is to conduct high-quality teaching to cultivate younger generations for astronomy education and research, to perform front-end astronomy research, and to become an internationally well-recognized institution. 

The Theoretical Astrophysics and Cosmology program from the University of Zurich is focused on carrying out original research

Students perform experimental/observational or theoretical/computational research in mainstream areas of Physics and Astronomy at York University, or are offered the unique opportunity to undertake interdisciplinary projects through collaboration in a number of research centres.

The Astronomy programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in astrophysical phenomena, from stars and planets to galaxies and cosmic explosions.