Overview

Features

Requirements for the Ph.D. in Astronomy at Indiana University Bloomington include a minimum of 90 credit hours of coursework and research, a written qualifying exam, a candidacy seminar, and a final oral defense of the dissertation.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Observational Techniques

Exoplanets and Orbital Dynamics

Interstellar Medium

Galactic Astronomy

Stellar Atmospheres

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 42 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences 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.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Good preparation for graduate work in astronomy or astrophysics requires the same training in physics and mathematics needed for a bachelor’s degree in physics, plus a familiarity with the subject matter of introductory astronomy or astrophysics courses, such as A221-A222 or A450-452.

An undergraduate major in astronomy, astrophysics, physics, or mathematics that has provided such a background is usually required for admission. Any necessary undergraduate courses that are taken to strengthen a student’s background will not receive graduate credit.

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Tuition Fee

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International

30748 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 30748 USD per year during 84 months.
National

30748 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 30748 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

10766 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 10766 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Bloomington

1071 - 1733 USD /month

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