Overview

Your Ph.D. is a confirmation that you can conduct scientific research independently. In addition to the academics of astronomy, you will become a skilled computer programmer with opportunities to manage big data, you will travel to observatories and/or research laboratories appropriate for your science, you will write proposals and publish papers in scientific journals as lead author and you will present research results at national and/or international conferences. You will be prepared to make an impact on the scientific world.

Careers

Georgia State University Astronomy alumni work at NASA, on the faculty of research and teaching universities, and as postdoctoral researchers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astrophysics of Stars and Planets
Galactic and Extragalactic Astrophysics
Quantum Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Astronomical Techniques and Instrumentation
Astronomical Data Analytics
Stellar Atmospheres and Spectroscopy
Stellar Structure and Evolution
The Interstellar Medium
Extragalactic Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

71 SCH

71 hours beyond the baccalaureate degree

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Atlanta, 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

In most cases, the students who perform best in the program have demonstrated a strong record of academic coursework at the undergraduate (or master’s) degree level, have at least some research experience and letters of recommendation that confirm the student’s potential for success in astronomy research.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

32332 USD / year

≈ 32332 USD / year
Out-of-State

31726 USD / year

≈ 31726 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Living costs

Atlanta

United States

1213 - 2208 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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