4.5 (11) Read 9 reviews
Overview
Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate Astronomy majors at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign will graduate with a demonstrated ability to:
- Define and use fundamental principles and techniques of astronomy and astrophysics.
- Identify which principles should be applied to a specified situation
- Show familiarity with astronomical observables and their physical origin.
- Understand and apply basic physics and computational techniques to solve problems in astrophysics, and interpret the results.
- Analyze astronomical data, and quantitative data generally.
- Plan and perform guided research, or attain an advanced-level understanding of a topic of contemporary interest in astronomy and astrophysics.
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Introduction to Astronomy
- Solar System and Worlds Beyond
- Stars and Galaxies
- The Solar System Lab
- Stars and Galaxies Lab
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
-
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 103
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Astronomy & Space Sciences View 175 other Masters in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 103
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
National
- High school transcript
- Test score results (ACT, SAT)
- Application fee (Domestic $50 ; International $75)
- To be considered for admission, you must complete a program of study that qualifies you for admission to selective universities in your own country. Freshman applicants must report their academic credentials when they apply.
Tuition Fee
-
International
30594 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 30594 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
National
29704 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 29704 USD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
In-State
12254 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 12254 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
LAS International Rate: $32,094
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
Improve page content
Due for update
Updated over a year ago
Check the official programme website for potential updates.