About the course

Research in astronomy and astrophysics at the University of Minnesota extends from efforts to understand the births, lives, and deaths of individual stars to the study of massive clusters of galaxies. Computational efforts focus on how stars evolve as well as the astrophysics of galaxy clusters. Optical and infrared observers use the 11.8-meter Large Binocular Telescope, the 6.5-meter MMT telescope, and space-based facilities to address questions about galaxy evolution from nearby dwarf galaxies to high redshift galaxy populations, the nature of comets, massive stellar evolution, nova and supernova explosions, and even individual stars at high redshift. Radio and X-ray observational work includes an effort to understand supernova remnants and galaxy clusters, while gamma-ray telescopes are used to probe active galactic nuclei. Gravitational lensing by galaxies and galaxy clusters is also a significant focus. 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: 7 Semester(s)Fees: US$103,530

Intake	Location
Fall (October), 2024	Minneapolis
Fall (October), 2025	Minneapolis

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Anyone who has or will obtain a bachelor?s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or a comparable degree from an officially recognized college or university outside the U.S. may apply for graduate admission.

　　The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.50.

　　Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their scholarship and research potential, a complete set of transcripts, and a clearly written statement of career interests, goals, and objectives. Submission of GRE scores is strongly recommended.

　　Official Transcripts from attended College/University are required.

　　No. GRE submission is not required for admission.

　　TOEFL iBT - 79 total score (Writing subscore of 21 and Reading subscore of 19) (Test date within 2 years of program start)

　　IELTS - 6.5 total score (Writing subscore of 6.5 and Reading subscore of 6.5) (Test date within 2 years of program start)

　　Total Paper Based Test - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2024

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