Astronomy and Space Sciences (PhD)
Cornell University · Ithaca, United States
About this programme
The goal of the graduate program in astronomy is to provide the foundation of a future career, whether it be in the specific field of astronomy and space sciences or in some other quantitative, scientific discipline. The first two years of your education is directed toward training in the broad inclusive knowledge of the field of astronomy and space sciences through classwork, seminars, colloquia, and consultation with faculty. You will gain experience communicating your ideas verbally and in written form. The background you acquire will provide a strong basis to begin conducting research in a more specialized area of interest. It is expected that the third year of the program will bring the full-fledged research experience where you will acquire expert knowledge in several areas and learn how to grapple with problems, bringing all your resources to bear to solve them. Through the remainder of the graduate program, you will hone your professional scientific skills and carry out original, publishable research.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Sciences
- Tuition
- $20,800 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- Fall
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a strong background in astronomy, astrophysics, electrical engineering, engineering physics, mathematics, or physics. all Graduate School requirements , including the English language proficiency requirement for all applicants three recommendations not required/accepted: GRE general or subject tests Admissions
Visa
- Visa required
- F-1 Academic Student
- Application fee
- USD 185 (MRV application fee)
- Processing time
- 4 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- AAUW International FellowshipsFully funded · Deadline November each year
- Cornell Graduate School FellowshipsFully funded · Varies by program
- Fulbright Foreign Student ProgramFully funded · Varies by country, typically February-October
- Smithsonian Institution FellowshipsFully funded · Varies: most November