About the course

Our faculty excel in theory, observations, and the development of new instrumentation, covering particle physics, cosmology, and astrophysics, as well as extragalactic, galactic, stellar, and exoplanetary astronomy.Research in astronomy and astrophysics is conducted in both the Department of Astronomy and the Department of Physics. Students in the Astronomy Department routinely work with faculty member from both departments that share the historic Pupin Laboratories building. A number of students also pursue PhD dissertation research at the neighboring American Museum of Natural History whose faculty is ly affiliated with the Department. Our faculty and students also have ties with other research groups in New York City, including the new Simons Center for Computational Astronomy, CUNY, and New York University. The Astronomy Department is a member of the MDM consortium, which operates 1.3 and 2.4m telescopes on Kitt Peak in Arizona, providing observational capabilities for our students and a platform for novel instrument development. We recently joined the Subaru Prime-focus Spectrograph consortium that is creating the most powerful multi-object spectrographic survey in the world. The Columbia Astrophysics Laboratory, a joint endeavor of the Astronomy and Physics Departments, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, has extensive experience in the design and construction of new astronomical instruments for rocket, balloon, and satellite missions such as GALEX and NuSTAR, as well as for ground-based telescopes including LIGO. 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: 6 Semester(s)Fees: US$160,728

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	New York
Fall (September), 2025	New York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Columbia University

Applicants should upload a transcript or record (e.g., web-based transcripts, mark sheets, relevé de notes) of any academic work from each university-level institution you have attended for use in review of your application. The Graduate Record Examination General Test (GRE): GRE Subject Test scores, if required by the department or program. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences requires a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test, 100 on the internet-based test, or a 7.5 for the IELTS. An undergraduate major in physics, astronomy, or a related field is required in addition to a solid background in physics and mathematics.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Columbia University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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