Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Princeton, United States
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences, Natural Sciences
Overview
The Department of Astrophysical Sciences offers advanced training in astrophysics. The faculty and staff in the department conduct world-leading research in theoretical and computational astrophysics, observational astronomy, astronomical surveys, and instrumentation (both hardware and software). The fascinating discoveries of modern astronomy challenge the human understanding of the broadest possible range of physical phenomena.
The Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton University length is five years. The first two years of the program are dedicated to taking core astrophysics courses and working on up to four semester-long research projects with different faculty members. After the general exam at the end of the second year, students are admitted to candidacy, select a thesis advisor, and work on their thesis research for the remaining three years.
Teaching
Students are required to serve as assistants in instruction for one semester sometime during their graduate career. The DGS may lift this requirement for students who secure certain competitive fellowships that do not allow teaching.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Stellar Structure
- Stellar Dynamics
- Interstellar Medium
- Cosmology & Extragalactic Astronomy
- High-Energy Astrophysics
- Computational Methods
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Academic Purpose
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of Recommendation
- Transcripts
- Required Tests
- Writing Sample
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Princeton guarantees full funding for its Ph.D. candidates for all years of regular program enrollment.
Living costs
Princeton, United States
2,903-7,146 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

