BA in Astrophysical Sciences in Princeton United States | Princeton University

The Department of Astrophysical Sciences provides an exceptional curriculum for Astrophysics majors, designed to support students with diverse academic interests. Our graduates frequently pursue advanced studies in prestigious Astrophysics programs globally. For those interested in alternative career paths like science education, policy, space exploration, law, medicine, finance, or teaching, we provide adaptable course selections and research opportunities. The department spans all key Astrophysics domains—from planetary systems to black holes, stellar evolution, galactic structures, quasars, dark matter, dark energy, and cosmic evolution from the Big Bang to present. Our intimate department size fosters a welcoming, adaptable learning environment. The Undergraduate Program comprises two core elements: Mandatory advanced coursework in Astrophysics, Physics, and related sciences/mathematics (minimum eight upper-level courses), plus Independent Research (including two Junior Papers and a Senior Thesis). Our program aims to deliver state-of-the-art education and research training across Astrophysics while developing critical skills: quantitative analysis, problem-solving, data interpretation, statistical methods, observational techniques, theoretical modeling, computational approaches, and independent research capabilities. Naturally, this builds upon comprehensive Astrophysics knowledge spanning planetary systems, stellar phenomena, galactic dynamics, and universal cosmology. Our program consistently ranks among the nation's premier Astrophysics offerings.