119 Full-time PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School for Physics and Astronomy BCGS is a joint program of graduate studies between the University of Bonn and University of Cologne.

The Astronomy and Space Sciences programme offered by Cornell University develops advanced research expertise in celestial phenomena, cosmic systems, and space-based scientific investigation.

The School of Physics and Astronomy at Shanghai Jiao Tong University aims to cultivate top-notch innovative talents, pursue cutting edge scientific discoveries and technological innovations, and build a world-class school of physics and astronomy.

The Department of Astronomy at University of California, Berkeley offers a graduate program aimed at the PhD degree in Astrophysics. Entering students need not have majored in astronomy, although some background in astronomy is desirable. A strong background in physics, however, is essential.

This PhD program is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and includes specializations in three major subdisciplines of physics.

This Astrophysics and Space Systems course from New York University is the first programme of its kind in the UAE and the wider region.

Scientists at The Open University UK have been involved in the development of instruments for space applications for many decades. The university offers this Imaging in Space programme.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba offers a graduate program of study in physics focused on several experimental and theoretical fields of contemporary interest.

Astrochemistry at The Open University UK is the study of molecules in space, how they form, where they form, and what role they play in shaping the formation and evolution of astrophysical systems, particularly in star and planet formation.

Co-accredited by the University of Orleans, the University of Tours and INSA Centre Val de Loire, the Energy, Materials, Geosciences, Space Sciences Doctoral School (EMSTU) has doctoral students carrying out their research in the 13 research units attached to the DS distributed over the Orleans, Tours, Bourges and Blois sites. 

The Astronomy and Astrophysics at The University of Manchester is one of the largest and most active schools of physics in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Manchester is one of the largest and most active physics departments in the UK. We have a long tradition of excellence in both teaching and research, and have interests in most areas of contemporary research. This PhD in Nonlinear Physics is offered at The University of Manchester.

Space Science at University of Alabama Huntsville is a graduate-only degree department with a strong research focus. We offer an M.S degree in Space Science and a Ph.D. in Space Science.

The main purpose of the Sciences, Technologies and Measurements for Space course at University of Padua is the formation of PhD's able to perform research in fields related to science, technology and measurements for space, with a broad view of their problems.  

Our department at Western University - Canada offers programs in both physics and astronomy leading to MSc and PhD Astronomy degrees. We have a vibrant core faculty of 30 researchers covering the areas of astronomy, condensed matter physics, medical physics, atmospheric physics and planetary science.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.