About the course

For centuries, people have wondered whether other stars have planets, and whether those planets might harbor life. Within the last few decades, it has become possible to make progress on these timeless questions. Exoplanetary science --- the study of planets around other stars --- is one of the newest and most rapidly growing branches of astrophysics. Princeton is home to a vibrant research program in this field, including theoreticians, observers, and instrument builders for ground and space-based observatories. In addition to the faculty named below, there are currently about 7 graduate students and 8 postdoctoral scientists who work on planetary astrophysics, at Peyton Hall and the Institute for Advanced Study. Gaspar Bakos's group builds innovative instruments for detecting exoplanets and, more broadly, exploring the domain of bright and time-variable astrophysical phenomena. They run the ongoing HATNet and HATSouth surveys, which search for transiting planets using a network of custom-built small telescopes around the world. They have discovered nearly 100 planets, including some of the most exotic and intensively studied planets. His most recent initiative is HATPI, which will continuously image one-quarter of the celestial sphere (corresponding to a solid angle of pi radians). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Princeton
Fall (September), 2025	Princeton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Princeton University

All official Transcripts. A bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent from an accredited college or university. Official transcripts of your grades. Three letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to upload a transcript (may be unofficial at this time) including the key from all attended colleges or universities.The transcript must show the name of the student, name of the issuing institution, name of courses taken, and the grades received in those courses. The Graduate School does not have a minimum TOEFL or IELTS score requirement. If you are offered admission and accept our offer and have scored below a 27 on the Speaking sub-section of the TOEFL iBT or below an 8.0 on the Speaking sub-section of the IELTS you will be required to take an English placement test at the start of the fall term. Students who do not pass the test will be required to enroll in English Language Program classes.

　　General Test and Physics Subject Test required

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Princeton University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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