About the course

The UConn Physics Department has a vibrant community of graduate students working in cutting-edge research fields including:

　　Astrophysics

　　Atomic, Molecular and Optical (AMO) Physics

　　Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

　　Geophysics and planetary science

　　Nuclear and Particle Physics

　　Welcome to the home of UConn Astrophysics, where the research interests of our faculty range from the study of stars formation from our own Milky Way to the distant universe, to accreting supermassive black holes, the quenching of star formation in the most massive galaxies in the cosmos, and gravitational waves. For more information about recent news and seminars, please see the Astrophysics News and Seminars page.

　　Our growing astrophysics program offers students a vibrant and inclusive environment to engage in cutting edge research. There is ongoing development of new astrophysics courses focused on active learning, and a curriculum that continues to grow, with the recent addition of an astrophysics minor. UConn Astrophysics is also a partner in the Northeast Participation Group of the new Prime Focus Spectrograph (PFS) Collaboration on the Subaru Telescope.

　　Our program is committed to promoting an inclusive community in astrophysics, and broadening participation in astrophysics among members of traditionally underrepresented groups. 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$122,238

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Storrs
Fall (September), 2024	Storrs
Spring (January), 2025	Storrs
Fall (September), 2025	Storrs
Spring (January), 2026	Storrs

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Connecticut

You must hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university.

　　A cumulative GPA for their most recent degree of 3.0 or higher for the entire degree

　　Minimum overall scores of 79 (Internet-based test ? iBT/ iBT Home Edition), 550 (Old Paper-based test ? PBT) or 22/30 on each of the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections (?New? Paper-based test- PBT) or higher on the TOEFL test. (TOEFL Essentials is not accepted.)

　　Personal Statement

　　A minimum overall score of 6.5 or higher on the IELTS Academic Test

　　A minimum overall score of 53 or higher on the PTE Test.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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