Overview

The Astronomy and Astrophysics students at the Butler University will benefit from hands-on experience with cutting-edge research facilities, granting you access to telescopes worldwide and the state-of-the-art 1-meter telescope at the Holcomb Observatory and Planetarium. In addition, students in our program harness the power of our on-campus supercomputer, Big Dawg, to unlock the mysteries of the cosmos.

Key Facts

With opportunities to present their research at the prestigious American Astronomical Society annual meeting, paid departmental research roles, and a strong track record of placing students in research positions and internships, our program can propel you from the classroom to the universe and beyond.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Modern Astronomy
Stellar Astrophysics
Cosmology
Modern Physics
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Accepting applications for rolling spring admission after November 1

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Indianapolis, United States

Disciplines

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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

Butler Application or Common App

Writing Sample, Personal Statement, or Essay

Official High School Transcript

School Report

Optional: Test Scores

Optional: Résumé

Optional: Letter(S) of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Out-of-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

48900 USD / year

≈ 48900 USD / year

Living costs

Indianapolis

United States

1017 - 1926 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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