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Master of Astronomy

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

  • Troy, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

Bachelor of Science in Astronomy is a 4-year bachelor programme offered by Department of Astronomy and Planetary Science at the NAU Flagstaff campus.

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

  • Develop subject knowledge in Astronomy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Natural Sciences Managers
  • Astronomers
  • Atmospheric Earth Marine and Space Sciences Teachers (Postsecondary)

Curriculum

  • Plan of 120 units over about 4 years. Major coursework draws on subject codes PHY
  • AST
  • MAT
  • CS. A senior capstone is included. Requirements and course lists are set out in the NAU academic catalog for Astronomy.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Four-year bachelor degree or equivalent
  • Transcripts in English
  • Personal statement
  • CV
  • Two recommendation letters
  • English test.

Accepted academic background

Completed four-year U.S. Bachelor degree or equivalent by planned enrolment, Transcripts in English, Personal statement, CV, Two recommendation letters.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport copy
  • Academic transcripts
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Personal statement or essay where required
  • Recommendations where required
  • Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

  1. Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
  2. English proficiency evidence
  3. Recommendations
  4. program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$67,767 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusTroy
Faculty or schoolSchool of Science
DepartmentPhysics, Applied Physics, And Astronomy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    1 Mar 2027

    108 days left

Scholarships

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.