Overview
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences offers advanced training in astrophysics. The faculty and staff in the department conduct world-leading research in theoretical and computational astrophysics, observational astronomy, astronomical surveys, and instrumentation (both hardware and software). The fascinating discoveries of modern astronomy challenge the human understanding of the broadest possible range of physical phenomena.
The Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University length is five years. The first two years of the program are dedicated to taking core astrophysics courses and working on up to four semester-long research projects with different faculty members. After the general exam at the end of the second year, students are admitted to candidacy, select a thesis advisor, and work on their thesis research for the remaining three years.
Teaching
Students are required to serve as assistants in instruction for one semester sometime during their graduate career. The DGS may lift this requirement for students who secure certain competitive fellowships that do not allow teaching.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Stellar Structure
- Stellar Dynamics
- Interstellar Medium
- Cosmology & Extragalactic Astronomy
- High-Energy Astrophysics
- Computational Methods
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences Natural Sciences View 43 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Required Tests
- Writing Sample
Tuition Fee
Princeton guarantees full funding for its Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrolment.
Living costs for Princeton
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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