Master of Science [M.S] (Astrophysics and Astronomy)
Field of Study:
$26,460/Yr
- The astrophysics and astronomy masters program prepares students for discovering new planets, exploring cosmology, and building space-flight hardware and instruments for telescopes and satellites.
- Students work with world-class faculty on NASA- and NSF-funded space missions, seeking answers to questions about how the universe began and how it continues to evolve.
- The MS program in astrophysics and astronomy provides fundamental graduate training in both astrophysics and astronomy.
- Students take graduate-level courses in stars and interstellar media, galaxies, and cosmology; obtain quantitative skills through analysis and modelling, and they may have observation opportunities through regional and international telescope observatories.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Opens for Spring 2024 Intake | Feb 1, 2024 |
Application Opens for Fall 2024 Intake | Sep 1, 2023 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $26460 (USD 26460) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $8460 (USD 8460) |
Food | $3348 (USD 3348) |
Transportation | $3180 (USD 3180) |
Personal Expenses | $3628 (USD 3628) |
Health Insurance | $2725 (USD 2725) |
Compulsory Fees | $900 (USD 900) |
International differential fee | $400 (USD 400) |
Other Fees | $900 (USD 900) |
Total Cost | $23541 (USD 23541) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if students have earned a bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of a student's first bachelor's degree program or a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 in an applicable master's degree program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- The minimum requirements are an overall average of 60% in each year, as well as in all prerequisite subjects.
- Subjects must include mathematics, chemistry, and physics in Class 11 and 12.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 [B Grade].
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 292 score for a better chance of admission.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More
Scores Required
Required Document List
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Career and Placement after Course
This degree program prepares candidates for further graduate study or for careers in related fields such as scientific staff positions at government laboratories, teaching at the community college level and technical positions in industry. Career examples include:
- data scientist
- research astronomer
- telescope operator
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,385/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Hani Zeini Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ritchie-Jennings Memorial Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
TEC Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Narotam Sekhsaria Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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