About the course

Faculty in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics work on a wide range of topics at the frontiers of astrophysics: from understanding the beginning of the Universe to the search for habitable extrasolar planets, from the formation and evolution of the earliest galaxies to modeling the most energetic events in the modern Universe, from exploring our own solar system to the largest structures of the Universe. Research groups have access to leading telescopes worldwide, including the 6.5-m Magellan Telescopes at Las Campanas, Chile, the Dark Energy Survey at Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory in Chile, and the South Pole Telescope. Researchers also make use of a number of space telescopes and are actively developing new space missions and observational programs for EUSO, JWST, TESS, and SOFIA. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Chicago
Autumn (September), 2024	Chicago
Autumn (September), 2025	Chicago
Autumn (September), 2025	Chicago

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Chicago

Students seeking admission for graduate study leading to Ph.D. degree in Astronomy and Astrophysics typically enter with an undergraduate degree in Physics or another Physical Science. If an applicant does not hold a degree in these areas, evidence of a solid foundation in physics and mathematics obtained through coursework or other experiences should be provided to demonstrate that the applicant is prepared for graduate-level work in Astronomy and Astrophysics.

　　The following materials should be submitted using the Online Application system.

　　3 letters of recommendation

　　A personal statement

　　A complete application includes the General and Subject GRE scores. While these tests are not required, submitting the applicable scores is very strongly recommended and may be viewed favorably by the admissions committee.

　　We recognize the internet-based test (iBT) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Applicants whose total score on the four-part TOEFL falls below 90 (or IELTS falls below 7) will not normally be admitted unless other demonstrable evidence of proficiency in English is available. Individual departments may set higher standards for these scores, and applicants should consult the specific program web sites for details.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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