QS Rank:
44
University of California, Los Angeles
California
,United States
Program Name
PHD in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Deadline
December 15th, 2024
Overview
View Official pageTotal Tuition Fees
$2,00,000
Duration
60 Months
Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#20
US World and News Report
#21
The World University Rankings
#44
QS World University Rankings
Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )
Class Profile
Class Size
25
Average Age
29
Average Work Experience
3 Years
Language Test Scores
Minimum Score
7 / 9
Minimum Score
87 / 120
Diversity
Others:
30%International:
30%California:
40%Admissions
Application Deadlines
Fall
Round | Deadline | Decision |
---|---|---|
Standard Deadline | Dec 15 | NA |
Application Requirements
What Really Matters When Applying
Passport
Required
Statement of Purpose
Required
Resume
Required
IELTS
Required
Class 12 Marksheets
Required
Transcript
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Class 10 Marksheets
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Application Fee
155
Career Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Graduation Rate
92%
Prospective Job Roles
Physical Education Teacher
Astronaut
Infectious Disease Physician
Nurse Gastroenterologist
Astronomer
Astrophysicist
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapist
Physics Education Policymaker
Burn and Trauma Rehabilitation Physician
Engineering Physicist
Medical Physicist
Physicist
Nuclear Physicist
Neurology Physician
Gastroenterology Scientist
Astrotourism Guide
Top recruiters
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
$40,000 / year
Overall Cost
$55,000 / year
FAQs
The Astronomy division and Physics division have separate admission committees. Both committees begin evaluating applications mid-January. Offers of admission are typically made in February and March.
The application fee must be paid before an application can be considered. UCLA accepts Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
There are no specific course requirements for admission. However, prospective students interested in applying to the Physics program should demonstrate a solid background in undergraduate physics. Similarly, prospective students interested in applying to the Astronomy program should demonstrate a solid background in undergraduate astronomy.
An applicant for admission must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and must have the necessary academic preparation to participate successfully in graduate level courses.
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