Overview

Graduates of the Astrophysics program at California Institute of Technology - Caltech are expected to have extensive experience with modern research methods, a broad knowledge of contemporary astronomy and astrophysics, and the ability to perform as independent researchers at the highest intellectual and technical levels.

Key Features

The Caltech Astronomy graduate program aims to prepare students for creative and productive careers in astrophysical research and to train the next generation of leaders in the field. While the vast majority of our graduate students come from undergraduate astronomy or physics programs, some arrive with related majors such as engineering. In addition to those admitted directly to Astronomy, students in Physics who have astrophysical interests may conduct research with Astronomy or Physics faculty. Conversely, Astronomy students may also take the opportunity to work with faculty in either department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Evolving Universe

Elements in the Universe and Galactic Chemical Evolution

Contemporary Extragalactic Astronomy

Computational Astrophysics

Astrobiology

Planetary Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants whose first language or native language is not English are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores with their applications.

Three letters of recommendation are required

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Tuition Fees

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65622 USD / year

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65622 USD / year

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65622 USD / year

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Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Key information

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

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Financing

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