PhD in Astronomy & Astrophysics

University of Chicago (United States) · The University of Chicago Edward H. Levi Hall 5801 S. Ellis Ave. Chicago, IL 60637

About University:

The University of Chicago (UChicago) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890, its main campus is located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. In Fall 2021, it enrolled 18,452 students, including 7,559 undergraduates and 10,893 graduate students.

The university is composed of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions, which contain all of the university's graduate programs and interdisciplinary committees. Chicago has eight professional schools: the Law School, the Booth School of Business, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, the Harris School of Public Policy, the Divinity School, the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. The university has additional campuses and centers in London, Paris, Beijing, Delhi, and Hong Kong, as well as in downtown Chicago.

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About University:

The University of Chicago (UChicago) is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1890, its main campus is located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. In Fall 2021, it enrolled 18,452 students, including 7,559 undergraduates and 10,893 graduate students.

The university is composed of an undergraduate college and five graduate research divisions, which contain all of the university's graduate programs and interdisciplinary committees. Chicago has eight professional schools: the Law School, the Booth School of Business, the Pritzker School of Medicine, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, the Harris School of Public Policy, the Divinity School, the Graham School of Continuing Liberal and Professional Studies, and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. The university has additional campuses and centers in London, Paris, Beijing, Delhi, and Hong Kong, as well as in downtown Chicago.

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Program Details:

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Institute

Physical Sciences Division

Degree

PhD

Duration

5-6 years

STEM Designated

Yes

Program

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Expense

Living Expenses

USD 32000

Tuition Fee (Domestic)

USD 20600

Tuition Fee (International)

USD 20600

Eligibility

Minimum/ Avg Score

TOEFL

90

IELTS

7

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15 Dec, 2025

(August-2026)

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  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR)

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  • Personal Statement

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    The personal statement is generally 2-3 pages in length. As guidance, personal statements often address the following questions: 1) What motivates you to pursue a Ph.D. in astronomy and astrophysics? What field(s) of astronomy/astrophysics excites you? 2) What are your interests and goals? 3) What skills, experience, personal characteristics do you have that will help you succeed in graduate school (e.g. coursework, leadership roles, teaching/mentoring experience computer programming, employment, research experience, etc.)? 4) What challenges have you overcome in your path toward applying to graduate school? 5) Why would the University of Chicago in particular be a good fit for you?

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    A curriculum vitae (CV) or resume of past accomplishments.

  • Test Score Report

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  • Test Score Report

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