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52 PhD programmes in Astronomy & Space Sciences in North America
The Ohio State University4,5(31)
Columbus, United States Top 2% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$14,318/yr
Northern Arizona University4,4(26)
Flagstaff, United States Top 4% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$32,190/yr
Princeton University4,3(36)
Princeton, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Astrophysical Sciences
The Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University prepares students for scientific careers in astrophysics through a combination of classes and early and active participation in research projects, culminating in original thesis research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
Boston University4,1(86)
Boston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Astronomy
The PhD program in Astronomy at Boston University prepares students to engage in research at the forefront of their field and to begin a position in academia or research. The program mainly consists of courses in astronomy and original research conducted under the guidance of a faculty advisor.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
University of Florida4,3(102)
Gainesville, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Astronomy
The Astronomy Department at University of Florida offers graduate programs leading to the M.S., M.S.T. or Ph.D. degrees in astronomy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$31,872/yr
Texas A&M University4,1(19)
College Station, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Astronomy
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Astronomy at Texas A&M University provides students the opportunity to perform forefront research in the major areas of the field, under the supervision of world-leading faculty at the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$8,358/yr
Rutgers University4,2(63)
New Brunswick, United States Top 1% in Worldwide Physics and Astronomy
The Physics and Astronomy course at Rutgers University is designed to give students a broad understanding of classical and modern physics, with intensive training in one of the frontier areas of modern research.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
Georgia State University4,3(61)
Atlanta, United States Top 3% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$31,726/yr
University of Toronto4,1(303)
Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide Astronomy and Astrophysics
The graduate program in Astronomy and Astrophysics is offered by the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto, leading to the Doctor of Philosophy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,552/yr
University of California, San Diego4,2(14)
San Diego, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Astronomy
The Astronomy program at the University of California, San Diego is designed for students interested in specialized advanced training in topics of astronomy.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,477/yr
Arizona State University4,3(238)
Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$27,810/yr
University of Lethbridge3,7(33)
Lethbridge, Canada Top 9% in Worldwide 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.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,037/yr
Johns Hopkins University4,6(49)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Physics and Astronomy
Graduate Physics and Astronomy programs at Johns Hopkins University are among the top programs in the field. Students engage in original research starting in their first semester and have flexibility in choosing their course of research and designing their path through the program.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$66,670/yr
Saint Mary's University4,4(28)
Halifax, Canada Astronomy
Astronomy Students at Saint Mary's University can pursue original significant research and become world authorities in any of the areas represented by our faculty members. PhD in Astronomy program at Saint Mary’s University offers many opportunities for student interaction with faculty and visiting researchers.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$8,030/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(94)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Astrophysics
The Department of Astronomy at University of California, Berkeley offers a graduate program aimed at the PhD degree in Astrophysics. Entering students need not have majored in astronomy, although some background in astronomy is desirable. A strong background in physics, however, is essential.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
University of Manitoba4,2(107)
Winnipeg, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide Physics and Astronomy
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manitoba offers a graduate program of study in physics focused on several experimental and theoretical fields of contemporary interest.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,603/yr
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)
Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide Planetary Science
Welcome to the Planetary Science program offered at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). We study real-world problems on Earth and other planets through applied physics, chemistry, or biology.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$36,297/yr
Brigham Young University4,7(38)
Provo, United States Top 5% in Worldwide Physics and Astronomy
The PhD Physics and Astronomy program at Brigham Young University prepares students for professional careers in astronomy and astrophysics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$17,344/yr
University of Nebraska-Lincoln4,4(7)
Lincoln, United States Top 2% in Worldwide Physics and Astronomy
This PhD program is offered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and includes specializations in three major subdisciplines of physics.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$31,182/yr
University of Washington4,2(55)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide Astronomy
The goal of the graduate program in Astronomy at University of Washington is education and mentoring of our students toward their long-term careers in research and teaching in astronomy or related STEM fields.
Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$33,171/yr