Study Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Astronomy and Planetary Science at Northern Arizona University in the USA, College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Investigate the solar system and distant galaxies. Take advantage of NAU's state-of-the-art resources and nearby geologic settings to facilitate your terrestrial and analog planetary science investigations. NAU partners with Lowell Observatory, the US Geological Survey, Astrogeology Science Center, the US Naval Observatory, the Naval Research Laboratory, the Discovery Channel Telescope, the Naval Precision Optical Interferometer, and more. Courses focus on advanced topics in astronomy and planetary science, such as big data and remote sensing, and others.

Which department am I in?

College of the Environment, Forestry, and Natural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees

US$33,800.00 per year

Books and supplies – 900

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Flagstaff Campus

1900 S Knoles Dr,

Flagstaff,

Arizona,

86011, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Admission requirements Individual program admission requirements over and above admission to NAU are required. Essay/Letter of Intent/Personal Statement, Recommendation(s)/Reference(s), Resume or Curriculum Vitae. Writing Sample. See the application for details.Applicants must have earned a bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution and a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale to be considered for regular admission. Admitted students are expected to have undergraduate educational experiences, including general education studies, that are similar to those required for a baccalaureate at Northern Arizona University. Applicants who have earned their degree(s) from an international institution must submit official transcripts directly from the university or college. The transcripts must be in the original language of the country accompanied by an English translation.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.