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PhD Astronomy and Astrophysics at University of California, Santa Cruz

University of California, Santa Cruz, United States

Programme overview

The Astronomy and astrophysics graduate program is intended for those with a deep interest in the subject. Students are trained in the latest techniques in computation, data analysis, and instrumentation, which have wide utility in academia and in industry. The interests of the faculty encompass a wide range of theoretical, observational, and instrumentation aspects of astronomy.

Faculty: Physical and Biological Sciences Division  |  Department: Astronomy and Astrophysics  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Santa Cruz, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include Astrophysics I, Astrophysics II, Introduction to Astronomical Research and Teaching, Stars and Planets I, Galaxies and Cosmology I, Observational Astronomy.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 13,722 a year (2026-27). UC graduate academic student Tuition for California residents (rate band for academic graduate programmes). Excludes Student Services Fee, campus fees and UC SHIP health insurance. Non-residents additionally pay Nonresident Supplemental Tuition of $15,102 Source

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