Carnegie Mellon University campus

Engineering

PhD Astronomy and Astrophysics at Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics is offered within the Physics department and emphasizes flexible coursework, collaboration and access to the McWilliams Center for Cosmology and Astrophysics.

Faculty: Mellon College of Science  |  Department: Department of Physics  |  Duration: Four or more years (designed)  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

Core courses in Stars & Black Holes, Galaxies and Cosmology, a weekly professional development seminar, and three electives from physics, statistics, machine learning or related fields. Research areas include simulations, surveys, dark matter and dark energy, data science and machine learning, galaxy evolution and time-domain astrophysics.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

BS, BA or MS in astronomy and astrophysics, physics or a closely related field from a recognized four-year institution. CV, personal statement, transcripts from all colleges, three letters of recommendation (one from current or most recent institution). GRE optional. English: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 86 or Duolingo 110 minimum composite with subscore minimums. Application deadline Dec 15; application fee $25.

Intake: Fall

Duration: Four or more years (designed)

Explore more study programmes

Engineering

BA Architecture

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accept

Engineering

BA Physics

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accept

Engineering

BS Artificial Intelligence

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accept

Engineering

BS Chemical Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accept

Engineering

BS Civil Engineering

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accept

Engineering

BS Computational Finance

Carnegie Mellon University, United States

Degree
Bachelor's
Next intake
First-year tuition page covers first-years entering Fall 2026; fall transfer applications are accept

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.