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PhD Astrophysics

5 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Program Overview

Astrophysics is the study of the universe and its constituent parts. The department conducts research in observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics, as well as instrument development. The main research areas include minor planetary bodies, solar system properties, dynamics of normal and active galaxies, stellar evolution, interaction of stars with their environments, the interstellar medium, astrophysical magnetohydrodynamics, and galactic and cosmological structure. Observational research includes activities that cover X-ray, ultraviolet, optical, infrared, and radio wavelengths. Extensive research programs in space physics, nucleosynthesis, and the elementary particle-cosmology interface are also carried out in interdisciplinary connections with the graduate program in physics.

Program Key Stats

$28480 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

Complete Online Application, Bachelor's Degree, Letters of Recommendation, An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher, Test scores: GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, MELAB, Personal Statement, CV/Resume

Career Options

  • Astrophysicist
  • Atomic
  • Molecular
  • or Optical Physicist
  • Computer Programmer
  • Engineer
  • Geophysicist
  • Kinesiologist
  • Laser Engineer
  • Nuclear Imaging Technologist
  • Nuclear Physicist
  • Teaching

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