About the course

The Astronomy Department at Illinois, in collaboration with the Physics Department, offers graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics strong training in a wide range of areas related to science and engineering. Students also have ready access to observing and computing facilities for their dissertation research, and are guided by distinguished faculty.The Department of Astronomy offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The goal of the graduate program in astronomy is to provide broadly based training in modern astrophysics and astronomy for a small and carefully selected student body. Individually designed programs involving contact with faculty members are encouraged, and an understanding of fundamental principles and techniques and their applications to research problems of current interest is emphasized. Students are expected to acquire a solid knowledge of modern physics as well as of general astronomy. A major objective is to maintain an exciting intellectual environment in which students can develop their scientific creativity and their enthusiasm for astronomy.The Master of Science Degree in Astronomy is designed to give our admitted PhD students who entered without a Masters Degree the opportunity to achieve a solid background in astronomy, skills that can be applied in astronomy-related professions and experience in research. 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: 3 Semester(s)Fees: US$44,640

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Urbana
Fall (August), 2024	Urbana
Spring (January), 2025	Urbana
Fall (August), 2025	Urbana
Spring (January), 2026	Urbana

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering, official transcripts from undergraduate institution are required. Minimum Grade-Point Average: 3.0 (A = 4.0). IELTS (academic exam) - 7, TOEFL iBT -102, TOEFL PBT - 610.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 103.0

　　

Application deadline:

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