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Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy at Saint Mary's University

Saint Mary's University, Canada

Programme overview

Saint Mary's is the major centre for astronomical and astrophysical research in Atlantic Canada. The PhD in Astronomy is a four-year program including dissertation research.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research  |  Department: Department of Astronomy and Physics  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MSc or equivalent in Astronomy, Physics or a related field; students without an MSc first enter the MSc program and may apply to the PhD before starting its second year. Applications are accepted at any time, with highest priority for fall admission given to applications received by February 1.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,909 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

International applicants: CAD 10,955 a year (2026-2027). Annual program tuition for 2026-2027 from the Graduate Annual Program Fee Schedule; excludes mandatory student fees, medical and dental plan costs. Source

Duration: 4 years

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