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PhD Astronomy at University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Based at the historic Royal Observatory Edinburgh, the Institute for Astronomy (IfA) is one of the world’s leading centres in astronomical research.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/7). Scotland and rest of UK fee rate, per year (2026/7 rate; 2027/8 home rate not yet set) Source

International applicants: GBP 36,540 a year (2027/8). International/EU fee rate, per year Source

Duration: 3 years full-time

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