Bloomington,
IN,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Astronomy in Bloomington United States | Indiana University Bloomington
Indiana University Bloomington
|
Bloomington United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,748
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
To earn a Ph.D. in Astronomy, students must complete at least 90 credit hours of combined coursework and research, pass a written qualifying examination, present a candidacy seminar, and successfully defend their dissertation orally. The program offers nine foundational courses that can be taken in flexible order based on availability. These courses cover Observational Techniques, Exoplanets and Orbital Dynamics, the Interstellar Medium, Galactic Astronomy, Stellar Atmospheres, Stellar Interiors, Galactic Dynamics, Galaxy Formation and Evolution, and Cosmology.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution and evidence of academic potential to complete an advanced degree
Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25
Applicants whose native language is not English should submit proof of such proficiency by the time they apply for admission. Normally this is done by taking the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Results of this test should be submitted as part of the application for admission.
Tuition
USD
30,748