The Astronomy program at the University of California, San Diego committee is responsible for student progress tracking, review of remedial/terminal degree plans, assigning qualification committees, and coordinating course teaching assignments. First-year students will be assigned an academic mentor upon matriculation into the program.
This adviser will be primarily responsible for tracking the progress of the student and completing an annual progress review. Once the student selects a research/dissertation supervisor, the research adviser will have primary responsibility for completion of annual reviews.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Survey of Astronomy
- Radiative Processes in Astrophysics
- Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics
- Planets and Exoplanets
- Stellar Structure and Evolution
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Applicants for graduate admission must present official evidence of receipt of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher education or the equivalent, with training comparable to that provided by the University of California.
- A minimum scholastic average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or its equivalent for course work completed in upper-division or prior graduate study.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 30,154 AUD / year (≈ 21,375 USD / year)
Living costs
San Diego, United States
1,975-3,463 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available. Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Astronomy.
