About the course

As an astronomy major, you?ll gain in-depth knowledge about the nature of the universe, with thorough preparation in physics and mathematics. Like nearly all majors, there are opportunities to engage in research projects in your junior and senior years ? faculty and students have played major roles in space exploration, including a heavy involvement in NASA missions such as the Mars Rovers. The Astronomy Major at Cornell University is designed to be flexible so that it can be customized to the needs of each student. There is a common core set of courses followed by two concentration paths: 1) Astrophysics Concentration is designed for those who intend to go on to graduate school in the physical sciences such as Astronomy, Physics, or Engineering. 2) General Astronomy Concentration is intended for students who do not plan on research careers in astronomy, but may have more broad intellectual interests, and are interested in related career paths, such as education or public outreach. The flexibility offered by the General Astronomy Concentration make it suitable to be elected as second major by a broad group of students. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: US$260,816

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Ithaca
Fall (August), 2025	Ithaca

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Cornell University

All transcripts and certificates must be official and must be translated into English. We require you to submit your official secondary/high school transcript(s). You must submit your scores for either the SAT or the ACT. TOEFL - Score of 100 (Internet-based exam) and 600 (paper exam). IELTS - Score of 7.

　　The TOEFL and/or IELTS requirement for international applicants is waived for students achieving a score of at least 670 on the Critical Reading section of the OLD SAT exam (or a NEW SAT Reading Test score of at least 35) OR for students who have studied their most recent four years in a high school, college, or university in the U.S. or other nations where English is an official language.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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World ranking

　　20th / 1250

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