Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Astronomy)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$49,170 /Yr
£39,336 /Yr
- The Institute of Astronomy offers the opportunity to study for the PhD degree, for which the normal duration of study is three years. The format is almost entirely research-based and while projects may be exclusively theoretical or observational, many combine aspects of both.
- It is normal for students to attend at least one relevant international conference during their three years of study, often presenting their own research work. Many students working on observational research projects undertake observing trip(s) to major international observatories.
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Important Dates
No Longer Accepting Applications.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2025 Intake | Dec 3, 2024 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $49170 (GBP 39336) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete a UK honors degree, or equivalent in a related field from a recognized degree.
- Or, students complete a master's degree from a recognized university.
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or C1 Advanced-Grade A or B (with at least 193 in each individual element) plus a language center assessment.
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) or C2 Proficiency-Grade A, B, or C (with at least 200 in each individual element).
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they complete one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year bachelor's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a B.Sc/B.Com/B.A (3-4 year) degree from well-ranked institutions with an overall grade of 70% or CGPA 7.3+.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized university.
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Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Easter 2025 Intake Application Deadline (15th Jan 2025) | USD 49,170 /Yr GBP 39,336 /Yr |
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USD 35,000 /Yr GBP 28,000 /Yr |
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Application Deadline for September 2024 Intake (30th Jun 2025) | USD 26,250 /Yr GBP 21,000 /Yr |
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USD 30,625 /Yr GBP 24,500 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For June Intake (20th Mar 2025) Application Deadline For October Intake (26th Jul 2025) | USD 37,800 /Yr GBP 30,240 /Yr |
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Oxford and Cambridge Society of India (OCSI) Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
The Dr. Manmohan Singh Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Irene Hallinan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 12,500/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeAwards | |
Gates Cambridge Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 25,000/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student$ 56,110/Yr$44,888 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Commonwealth Professional Fellowship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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