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Bachelor of Astronomy in BA

University of Iowa

Iowa City, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

An astronomy degree about the universe, its formation and evolution.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Explain key concepts in Astronomy in BA. Apply subject knowledge to relevant academic or practical questions and communicate informed findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: 120-credit bachelor degree: KU Core 34 general education
120 credit hours: KU Core 34
astronomy and physics core
general electives and an.

Career outcomes

Graduate study in STEM
financial analyst
physician
private sector

Curriculum

120-credit bachelor degree: KU Core 34 general education
120 credit hours: KU Core 34
astronomy and physics core
general electives and an undergraduate research or honors research capstone (PHSX 503/501).
upper-level electives and a capstone or final project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school completion certificate recognised for the applicant's country
With the country minimum average on core subjects (equal to a US B or 3.0 GPA)
College-specific course requirements (e.g. precalculus for Engineering
Physics for Nursing)
ACT/SAT optional
Some majors have extra direct-admission or selective-admission criteria stated on the major page.

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion certificate recognised for the applicant's country with the country minimum average on core subjects, College-specific course requirements (e.g. precalculus for Engineering, Physics for Nursing), ACT/SAT optional (test-optional), IB, A-levels, GCSE accepted

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 80 (all subscores 17+
IELTS tests before Jan 2026

Documents you’ll need

Secondary School Transcripts

How to apply

Check the major page and the first-year deadlines: Early Action Nov 2
Regular Feb 1 (documents due Feb 8). Apply online with the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session). International application fee 85 USD. Send secondary school records meeting the country minimum on core subjects. ACT or SAT is optional. Submit TOEFL iBT 80 or the applicable IELTS score. Decisions are made on a rolling basis from August. Accept admission by May 3 through the Accept Admission page.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$37,379 USD
Application fee	$85 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Iowa City
Faculty or school	College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Department	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Feb 2027
80 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.