Overview

The Astrophysics (STEM) programme at Illinois Institute of Technology covers planetary, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astrophysics as well as cosmology and observational astrophysics. Hone optical observing techniques on a department-operated 130-mm Takahashi telescope.

Key facts

The close-knit department offers many opportunities to get involved in research. Academically, our bachelor degrees in astrophysics and physics are designed to allow most students obtain dual degrees in both fields in four years.

The dual-degree option is distinctively advantageous, providing the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to open more doors post-graduation than either an astrophysics or physics degree alone.

Career Opportunities

Prepare for careers in government or at universities or jobs in the public or private sectors, as well as in education with a Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics.

Further study at the graduate level will develop skills to work as researchers at large national facilities or in academia. Careers pathways include:

Researcher

Data Analyst

Teacher

Astrophysicist

Physicist

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Science

Mathematical Methods of Physics

Observational Astrophysics

Relativity

Stellar Astrophysics

Extragalactic Astrophysics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Fall deadline for international students living in the U.S. only: June 1

Language

English

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Credits

126 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 1441 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Complete the application for admission.

Submit official or certified copies of the marks or grades of courses completed prior to university or college entrance, as well as all board examination scores.

Official SAT and ACT Test Scores (Optional)

Provide a copy of your passport, which is needed to fulfill the visa requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51648 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51648 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51648 USD / year

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Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

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