Overview

At Astronomy from Texas A&M University students can pursue thesis and non-thesis options under the supervision of world-leading faculty at the Mitchell Institute for Fundamental Physics and Astronomy, with significant research experience. Areas of expertise include, but are not limited to: astronomical instrumentation, theoretical and observational cosmology, galaxy evolution, super-massive black holes, resolved stellar populations, and the extra-galactic distance scale.

Careers

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Extragalactic Astronomy

Astronomical Observing Techniques and Instrumentation

Stellar Astrophysics

Cosmology

Galactic Astronomy

Radiative Transfer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 79 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application form

Three letters of recommendation

Statement of Purpose (background, reasons for pursuing study, etc.)

Official transcripts from all senior-level, post-secondary institutions

GRE or GMAT scores

TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic score (if native language is not English)

Resume or CV

List of publications or statements of research experience (when applicable)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17476 USD / year

≈ 17476 USD / year
Out-of-State

17476 USD / year

≈ 17476 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8000 USD / year

≈ 8000 USD / year

Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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