Overview

The Astronomy MA program from University of Texas at Austin helps you know the answer to the oldest and deepest questions: How did the Universe begin in a Big Bang and what came before? When and how did the first stars, planets, galaxies, and black holes form? How did they evolve into their present-day state? What are the demographics of exoplanets and what are the opportunities for life outside our Solar System? What is the nature of the dark matter and dark energy that make up most of the Universe? What is the ultimate fate of the Universe?

Graduates with Astronomy from University of Texas at Austin will:

be introduced to the frontiers of modern astronomy.

know how do stars evolve and die, producing neutron stars, black holes and the chemical elements necessary to form planets and life

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Radiative Processes and Radiative Transfer

Theoretical Astrophysics

Gravitational Dynamics

Astrophysical Gas Dynamics

Stellar Astronomy

Stellar Atmospheres

Stellar Structure and Evolution

Extragalactic Astronomy

Properties of Galaxies

Dynamical Astronomy

Mathematical Techniques in Astronomy

Optical Techniques in Astronomy

Observing Techniques in Astronomy

Astronomical Instrumentation

Survey of the Interstellar Medium

Elements of Cosmology

Supervised Teaching in Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 77 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Fee: $65.00 processing fee for domestic applicants; $90.00 for International applicants

Statement of Purpose

Three Letters of Recommendation

Official Transcripts

Official GRE Scores

Official TOEFL or IELTS scores: (International students only)

Curriculum Vitae: Upload a PDF your current curriculum vitae with your online application

Minimum grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in upper-division (junior- and senior-level) coursework and in any graduate work already completed

Tuition Fee

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International

18162 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9081 USD per semester during 24 months.
National

18162 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9081 USD per semester during 24 months.
In-State

9216 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4608 USD per semester during 24 months.

Living costs for Austin

1243 - 2304 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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