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125 PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences

Space Engineering
The University of Surrey Space Centre is the largest UK academic centre for space engineering research. With a host of expert academics and close links with industry, the Centre offers the ideal research environment for the next generation of space scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.

Physics and Astronomy
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leicester offers research supervision for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics and Astronomy.

Astronomy
The Astronomy Unit at Queen Mary University of London offers postgraduate research opportunities across a wide range of areas of Astronomy and Astrophysics, leading to the degrees of PhD and MPhil.

Astronomy
The Centre for Astrophysics Research at the University of Hertfordshire carries out research on a broad range of key science questions in Astronomy.

Gravitational Physics
Gravitational Physics from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Astronomy
Astronomy and astrophysics are concerned with the study of the nature and distribution of matter and radiation throughout all time and space in the Universe. The Astronomy course is offered at University of Canterbury.

Physics and Astronomy
The Physics and Astronomy programme offered at Cardiff University, aim to offer a challenging and supportive environment, in which our students develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in industry, research or academia.

Physics and Astrophysics
This PhD Physics and Astrophysics at University of Hull offers a range of postgraduate study options, both full and part-time.

Astronomy Instrumentation
Astronomy Instrumentation from Cardiff University, is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes.

Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy and Astrophysics programme from Cardiff University is a research area within which you can focus your studies as part of our suite of Physics and Astronomy research programmes (MPhil, PhD).

Physics and Astronomy
Join our rich and vibrant community of researchers in the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Southampton. Together we’re understanding the physics behind the fabric of the Universe and how it affects the world we observe.

Physics and Astronomy
You will be at the cutting-edge of physics research, working alongside world-leading experts in one of the largest Physics departments in the UK, within the Physics and Astronomy programme from University of Birmingham.
Astronomy
The Ohio State Department of Astronomy at The Ohio State University offers a superb PhD program for students interested in observational or theoretical astrophysics or astronomical instrumentation.
Astronomy and Planetary Science
The Astronomy and Planetary Sciences program of the Northern Arizona University is designed to provide students with a broad technical understanding of the dominant physical, chemical, and geological processes that control stellar and planetary systems while requiring students to have and present detailed mastery of their specific research topic within the field of astronomy and planetary science.
Aeronautics and Astronautics
The Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Kyushu University offers four specialized fields.
Earth, Space, and Physical Science
Students in the Earth, Space, and Physical Science program at the University of Lethbridge are normally supervised by Faculty members in the following contributing departments/areas: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Geography, and Physics and Astronomy.
Astronomy
Explore the extragalactic with our world-leading faculty in this Astronomy research programme offered at the University of Sussex.
Astrophysics
The PhD program in Astrophysics at Arizona State University develops creative scholarship in students and prepares them for professional careers in astrophysics, astronomy or related fields.
Astronomy
Astronomy students at Georgia State University are involved in four main areas of research: Black Holes and Active Galaxies, Stars and Extrasolar Planets, Solar Physics, and High Angular Resolution Imaging.
Astronomy
A doctoral degree in Astronomy at the University of South Africa (UNISA) will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis.