PhD in Astrophysical Sciences - Observational Facilities in Princeton United States | Princeton University

Princeton University | Princeton United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 62,400
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months

Princeton University has dedicated significant resources to conducting extensive sky surveys, encompassing optical imaging, spectroscopic analysis, exoplanet detection, and in-depth cosmic microwave background studies. Both undergraduate and graduate students, along with postdoctoral researchers, actively participate in every phase of these initiatives. Notable faculty contributors comprise Robert Lupton, Jenny Greene, Michael Strauss, and Jim Gunn for optical surveys; Jo Dunkley, Lyman Page, Suzanne Staggs, Bill Jones, and David Spergel for cosmic microwave background research; and Gaspar Bakos, Jill Knapp, Ed Turner, Jeremy Kasdin, and Robert Vanderbei for exoplanet exploration projects.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

All official Transcripts. A bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts of your grades.
Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities.
The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses.
The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes.

GRE :
General Test optional/not required, Physics Subject Test optional/not required

Tuition USD 62,400

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