Overview

The Graduate Program of The University of Arizona Department of Astronomy and Steward Observatory trains students to become independent scientists with the knowledge and skills to conduct and communicate world-class astronomical research.

Key Features

An Astronomy and Astrophysics program from The University of Arizona signifies a student’s excellence in research, which is demonstrated through a significant, original, and scholarly contribution to astrophysical knowledge. We admit graduate students who have met high standards of achievement and shown potential for conducting original research, with the expectation that they will succeed in attaining a doctoral degree in astronomy and astrophysics.

The academic program is structured in support of this goal, emphasizing research throughout the graduate career; providing mentoring from individual advisors and our interactive community of students, postdocs, scientists, and faculty. Students will gain firsthand experience with the tools and facilities that define the state of the art in our field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics of Astrophysics

Computing

Cosmology

Stars and Planets

Statistical and Computational Methods

Structure & Dynamics of Galaxies

Interstellar Medium & Star Formation

Instrumentation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-03 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General 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.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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Tucson

Funding

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