College Park,
MD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Astronomy in College Park United States | University of Maryland, College Park
University of Maryland, College Park
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College Park United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,490
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Astronomy Department provides a doctoral program culminating in a Ph.D. degree. Candidates generally receive a Master of Science upon finishing their second year. The curriculum features comprehensive coursework spanning diverse astronomical disciplines. Faculty research specialties include cometary studies, interplanetary particulate matter, planetary orbital mechanics, exoplanets, stellar and planetary genesis, millimeter-wave astronomy, interstellar material, cosmic singularities, active galactic nuclei, time-variable celestial phenomena, galactic development, plasma astrophysics, high-energy cosmic processes, theoretical and computational astrophysics, and cosmological studies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Students who enter the graduate program are normally expected to have strong backgrounds in astronomy, physics, and mathematics. A student with deficiencies in one of these areas may be admitted but will be expected to remedy such deficiencies as soon as possible.
iBT TOEFL Requirements
Total - 96 (Speaking - 22, Listening - 24, Reading - 26, Writing - 24)
IELTS Requirements
Overall - 7 (Listening - 7, Reading - 7, Writing - 7, Speaking - 6.5)
PTE Requirements
Total - 68
Writing - 68
Tuition
USD
32,490