Overview

The Astronomy Department at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, in collaboration with the Physics Department, offers graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics strong training in a wide range of areas related to science and engineering.

Quick Facts:

In the past two decades, astronomy has undergone a technological transformation. Ground-based astronomy has benefitted enormously from the development of modern solid-state detector arrays and large radio and optical/infrared telescopes.

Satellites have opened previously inaccessible parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to observation. University of Illinois Astronomy students and faculty make active use of leading-edge space-based and ground-based facilities (such as DES or SPT) in their research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Solar System and Worlds Beyond

Stars and Galaxies

The Solar System Lab

Stars and Galaxies Lab

Killer Skies: Astro-Disasters

Computing in Astronomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

32 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Urbana, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering. Transcripts issued to you by your undergraduate institution(s) may be uploaded with your application. Official transcripts and degree certifications are only required after admission.

Minimum Grade-Point Average: 3.0 (A = 4.0) for the last two years of undergraduate study; this is a university requirement.

Resume or CV

Exactly three (3) Letters of Recommendation, from people who know you well and can attest to your suitability for graduate study.

Personal Statement: A narrative statement, up to three pages, of your motivations for pursuing graduate study, past research experiences, and future goals.

The GRE General Test and Subject Test in Physics are not required for admission, and most applicants do not provide GRE scores.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

36320 USD / year

≈ 36320 USD / year
Out-of-State

36320 USD / year

≈ 36320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19528 USD / year

≈ 19528 USD / year

Living costs

Urbana

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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