PhD in Astronomy

Columbia University (United States) · 213 Low Library, 535 W. 116th St. · New York, NY 10027

About University:

Columbia University (officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.

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About University:

Columbia University (officially as Columbia University in the City of New York) is a private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Church in Manhattan, Columbia is the oldest institution of higher education in New York and the fifth-oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It is one of nine colonial colleges founded before the Declaration of Independence, seven of which belong to the Ivy League. Columbia is ranked among the top universities in the world by major education publications.

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Program Details:

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Basic Info

Institute

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Astronomy

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 40000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 56800

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 56800

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

IELTS

7.5

TOEFL

100

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Intake Deadline 1

12 Dec, 2025

(September-2026)

Document Required:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    Common Document

  • Degree Certificate

    Common Document

    An undergraduate major in physics, astronomy, or a related field is required in addition to a solid background in physics and mathematics.

  • Degree Transcript

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    Upload transcripts showing courses and grades from the school(s) they attended

  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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    Three letters of evaluation from academic sources.

  • Personal Statement

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    The personal statement should be between 500-1,000 words. (There is no other required formatting.) The personal statement should explain how your personal experiences and history will allow you to contribute to the wealth of perspectives in the entering class of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and in the Columbia community at large.

  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)

    University Specific

    Please describe your background and past work in your intended field of study, your plans for graduate study at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and your future professional goals.

  • Test Score Report

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    TOEFL/IELTS

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