Overview

The Astrophysics course from University of Oxford has a strong track record of preparing students for careers in academia and elsewhere.

Features

The DPhil is a research-based course that normally takes three to four years of study.

You will be expected to carry out your own research in areas drawn from the sub-department's exceptionally broad range of research, exploiting access to high performance computing and to the full range of space and ground-based facilities where necessary.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You will be a member of a lively research environment, and the department places great emphasis on matching student and supervisor so that work on the main research project can begin as soon as possible.

A taught graduate course in the first year runs in parallel to this work, providing a comprehensive overview of both the state of modern astrophysics and the necessary skills required to make progress in 21st century research.

Students are also expected to select and attend one or two relevant optional courses from the MPhys or other courses. No part of this graduate course is examined.

The lively programme of seminars, colloquia and discussion meetings held in the department ensures that you remain in touch with the cutting edge of the subject and provide an opportunity to interact with staff and with the large number of visitors who pass through the department each year.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 41 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in physics, astrophysics or astronomy, mathematics, engineering or related fields. The equivalent of a UK four-year integrated MPhys or MSci degree is typically required.

Directly-related professional expertise may be a substitute; for example, significant instrument-building experience.

Tuition Fee

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International

31480 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31480 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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