Austin,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Astronomy (Honors) in Austin United States | University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
|
Austin United States
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Qualification
Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
44,970
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
UT's astronomy program leads cutting-edge studies in cosmology, galactic development, stellar life cycles, exoplanets, our solar system, and advanced instrumentation. The department operates the renowned McDonald Observatory and serves as a key collaborator in developing the revolutionary Giant Magellan Telescope. UT astronomy students benefit from direct mentorship by top researchers, access to powerful supercomputers, and unparalleled telescope facilities like those at West Texas's McDonald Observatory. Hands-on research opportunities, international study programs, observatory visits, and professional internships all enrich the academic journey.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Your High School Transcripts and Any College Transcripts
Please submit documentation showing that you have completed (or will be completing) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Please ensure your official record or transcript (mark sheet) shows your secondary work and grades (or marks) from 9th to at least the end of 11th grade. You will need to include 9th grade even if that work was completed at a different institution. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O and A level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, submit official transcripts to UT Austin. Please provide official English translations together with the original language records.
High School Prerequisites - You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission.
SAT/ACT Scores - Students should submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency. We do not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Scores included in transcripts and copies of score reports dont meet this requirement. When you ask the testing agency to send your scores, use the codes the agencies have designated for UT Austin:
SAT 6882
ACT 4240
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 79 (internet-based test)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Please submit documentation showing that you have completed (or will be completing) an accredited secondary school series equivalent to that of a U.S. high school. Please ensure your official record or transcript (mark sheet) shows your secondary work and grades (or marks) from 9th to at least the end of 11th grade. You will need to include 9th grade even if that work was completed at a different institution. You should also include copies of your official final examinations taken at the end of the secondary school program, including external exams such as the General Certificate of Education (GCE) O and A level examinations, school leaving certificates and matriculation exams. If you have earned any college credit (including dual credit) while in high school, submit official transcripts to UT Austin. Please provide official English translations together with the original language records.
High School Prerequisites - You must complete or be on track to complete certain high school coursework to be competitive for admission.
SAT/ACT Scores - Students should submit at least one set of scores directly from the testing agency. We do not require the SAT Essay or ACT Writing scores. Scores included in transcripts and copies of score reports dont meet this requirement. When you ask the testing agency to send your scores, use the codes the agencies have designated for UT Austin:
SAT 6882
ACT 4240
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
TOEFL: 79 (internet-based test)
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 on the Academic Examination
Tuition
USD
44,970