Overview
Features
- The Astronomy Department from University of Florida maintains a network of high-performance computers running Linux and OS-X.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Solar System Astrophysics
- Stars and the Galaxy
- Stellar Atmospheres and Radiative Processes
- Galaxies and Cosmology
- Astrophysics of the Interstellar Medium
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: 3
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6
General requirements
- A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a college, university, or higher education institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the New England Commission of Higher Education, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or a comparable degree from an international institution.
- For applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required. Applicants should refer directly to their intended academic units for Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) requirements.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 44,963 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 44,963 AUD / year (≈ 31,872 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 17,973 AUD / year (≈ 12,740 USD / year)
Living costs
Gainesville, United States: 1,270-1,883 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.