Ann Arbor,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Over 75% of our faculty joined within the past decade, a hiring rate that surpasses other top astronomy programs. This influx of innovative thinkers brings fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to guiding future scholars. From its founding, the University of Michigan's Astronomy Department has stood at the forefront of astronomical and astrophysical research. We extend a warm welcome to international scholars and encourage you to review President Mark Schlissel's statement on Supporting Our Global Academic Community. Our doctoral program typically spans 5-6 years, with coursework and research in the initial two years followed by focused thesis work.