New York City,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Astronomy (Columbia College) in New York United States | Columbia University
Columbia University
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New York United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
67,264
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Astronomy stands as both the most ancient scientific discipline and one of today's most dynamic research areas. Its objective is to develop verifiable, quantitative, and unified theories about the cosmos (the COSMOS representing the UNIverse's diVERsity) and its components—including galaxies, stars, and planetary bodies. The department provides two major programs, each demanding a firm foundation in the mathematical and physical principles essential for advancing in this field.
The astrophysics major serves as a pathway to graduate studies, featuring a core physics curriculum, a year-long astrophysics introductory course (usually taken during sophomore year, though available to well-prepared first-years with calculus and physics background), plus two mandatory advanced astronomy courses. Students are highly encouraged to engage in research through summer internships or semester-based independent projects, which may culminate in a senior thesis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The Committee on Admissions selects women of proven academic strength who exhibit intellectual voracity and strong potential for further scholarly growth. In addition to school records, recommendations, writing, and test scores, we carefully consider candidates' talents, abilities, interests, and personal history. While admission is highly selective, it is also holistic; no one criterion or score determines acceptance. We consider each applicant in terms of her personal qualities, her intellectual capacity, and the rigor of the curriculum she has pursued, as well as her potential for achieving at Barnard. We review each applicant in the context of her school, community, and individual story.
Barnard's general education requirements cover a wide range of subjects: literature, the social sciences, language and the arts, lab sciences, and quantitative areas. For this reason, you should acquire a strong foundation in high school, taking courses from the core academic subjects: math, science, English, history, and foreign language.
English Language Requirements
Applicant must have IELTS score of 7.0 or higher or TOEFL score of 600 or above on the written test, and 100 or above for the Internet-based test.
Tuition
USD
67,264