121 PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences

The Space Science and Technology programme offered by the University of Trento aims to train young experts in the fields of science, engineering, technology, and international relations in the space sector, providing them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed in the research areas of interest to the participating universities and research institutions.

The Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire carries out research on a broad range of key science questions in Astronomy.

The DPhil in Astrophysics at University of Oxford is a research-based degree offered by the astrophysics and theoretical physics sub-departments of Physics, available to students interested in carrying out research in observational or theoretical astrophysics, or in astronomical instrumentation.

The research units of Physics and Astronomy of the University of Oulu conduct internationally state-of-the-art research in their disciplines.

Our Laboratory Astrophysics research at The Open University UK is in experimental molecular physics, with specific application to astrophysical environments.

PhD Astronomy candidates at Leiden University carry out a programme of independent research and additional (limited) course work, culminating in production of a PhD thesis in typically 4 years.

The Physics and Astrophysics programme offered by Ecole Centrale de Lyon develops advanced research expertise in physics and astrophysics through high-level interdisciplinary scientific training.

The Astrophysics (Physics) program at Indiana University Bloomington is administered jointly by the Depart­ment of Astronomy and the Department of Physics through the interdepartmental committee named. 

The Atmospheric Research and Surface Exploration group at The Open University UK undertakes world-leading climate modelling and atmospheric retrievals spaceflight instruments Beagle 2, Cassini-Huygens and the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO).

The Astronomy program at Northwestern University is designed to provide students with a broad training in astronomy while enabling them to get started quickly with their graduate research. 

Want to learn how to identify, extract, and utilize resources beyond our planet? Join the Space Resources program at Colorado School of Mines. With the world’s first Space Resources graduate program, Mines prepares scientists, engineers, economists, entrepreneurs and policymakers to set the stage for a new era in space exploration and economic development.

This PhD in Astrobiology is a collaborative program between Faculties of Science and Health Sciences at McMaster University under the umbrella of the Origins Institute.

The doctoral programme "Space and Society" of the Bayreuth Graduate School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (BayNAT) is supported by the Department of Geography of the University of Bayreuth.

The PhD course in Astronomy Astrophysics and Space Science (AASS) -- jointly run by Tor Vergata University of Rome", Sapienza University of Rome, National Institute of Astrophysics (Rome OAR, Rome IAPS, Teramo OAAb offices) and Italian Space Agency (ASI) -- trains internationally competitive researchers in the field of Astrophysics and Space Sciences,

Studentships are available each year in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Glasgow. You should discuss opportunities with potential supervisors within the relevant research group listed below.

The Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma has a long tradition of educating scientists, engineers, and teachers who have achieved distinguished careers as researchers and leaders in industry and education. It offers this Astrophysics degree.

Our physics Ph.D. program in Physics and Astronomy at Vanderbilt University trains students who want to push forward the boundaries of knowledge about the universe to become leaders in discovery.

The Faculty of Physics and Astronomy awards the academic degree of Doctor of Natural Sciences for the University of Würzburg.

At the Indiana University Bloomington, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Astronomy. Join us!

The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the Astronomy PhD degree at University of Cambridge, which is normally completed in three to four years.