Amherst,
MA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Astronomy in Boston United States | University of Massachusetts Amherst
University of Massachusetts Amherst
|
Boston United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
32,276
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The UMass astronomy department provides PhD candidates with diverse opportunities in theoretical and experimental astrophysics. Students can utilize numerous on-campus research resources and instrumentation initiatives. Our program frequently involves projects that leverage prestigious global observatories like HST, Chandra, JVLA, and ALMA for cutting-edge research. The Astronomy Department at UMass enables doctoral studies across various astrophysics specializations, granting access to extensive institutional research infrastructure. Learners often engage with elite national and international facilities, including HST, Chandra, JVLA, and ALMA, to enhance their investigative work.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
THREE ACADEMIC RECOMMENDATIONS
Submit the names and emails of three references, and the Graduate School will e-mail referees with instructions for submitting recommendations.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Please submit transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Unofficial copies are acceptable for application review purposes, however official transcript will be required before the start of your first semester's classes.
GRE REQIUREMENT
Please note that both the Physics and General GRE exams are no longer required, and sumitting scores is optional. International applicants must also submit TOEFL test scores. Unofficial scores are acceptable for review purposes only, however official score reports will be required if enrolling.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT- 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Submit the names and emails of three references, and the Graduate School will e-mail referees with instructions for submitting recommendations.
OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
Please submit transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended. Unofficial copies are acceptable for application review purposes, however official transcript will be required before the start of your first semester's classes.
GRE REQIUREMENT
Please note that both the Physics and General GRE exams are no longer required, and sumitting scores is optional. International applicants must also submit TOEFL test scores. Unofficial scores are acceptable for review purposes only, however official score reports will be required if enrolling.
IELTS - 6.5
TOEFL IBT- 80
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 115
Tuition
USD
32,276