Overview

Key facts

Many of our majors plan to continue in graduate school in astrophysics. For students with career goals in other areas such as science education, science policy, space exploration, as well as law, medicine, finance, and teaching, we offer a flexible choice of courses and research projects.

The department covers all major fields in astrophysics -- from planets, to black holes, stars, galaxies, quasars, dark matter, dark energy, and the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang to today. The relatively small size of the department provides an informal, flexible, and friendly setting for students.

The Department of Astrophysical Sciences at Princeton University is known for providing strong and supportive mentorship to all students, for cutting-edge independent research done by students for their JPs and theses, as well as for the warm and amiable atmosphere. Full accessibility to all faculty members and to the excellent departmental facilities, including our on-campus and remote telescopes and sophisticated computer system, is provided.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Universe

Topics in Modern Astronomy

Planets in the Universe

A Guided Tour of the Solar System

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Princeton, United States

Disciplines

Astronomy & Space Sciences View 226 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences 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.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A Completed Application. You must submit your application online through either the Coalition Application or Common Application.

Transcript. An official transcript must be sent by a school counselor or school official.

School Report (SR). The SR form is available from the Common Application website.

Counselor Recommendation. If you are using the Common Application online, please note that the SR and the Counselor Recommendation are separate items.

SAT or ACT. Early action applicants are strongly encouraged to complete their SAT or ACT test.

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

62400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62400 USD per year during 48 months.
National

62400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62400 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

62400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62400 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Princeton

2022 - 4977 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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