Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Astronomy and Astrophysics)
STEM Course
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
₹30.4 L/Yr
£28,974 /Yr
- Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Cardiff University is a 3 years program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is also offered on a part-time basis for a duration of 5 years.
- The start date of the program is January, April, July, and October.
- Students have to successfully complete a project in the last year of the program.
- These projects make extensive use of computer modeling and simulations, using national and international supercomputers, as well as powerful in-house parallel machines.
- University provides an internship program that gives undergraduates from around the world the opportunity to conduct research with the Gravity Exploration Institute over the summer vacation.
- Students have to successful applicants for up to eight weeks at Cardiff conducting research with a group mentor.
- About 95.7% of graduates get employed, further study, or both shortly after graduating
- The School of Physics and Astronomy ranked 6th in the UK for the quality and impact of our research.
- Cardiff University has a reputation for world-class research and provides an excellent experience for its student body.
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Important Dates
University allocates places on a first-come, first-served basis, so students are recommended to apply as early as possible.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | ₹3039952 (GBP 28974) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | ₹1286319 (GBP 12260) |
Food | ₹335639 (GBP 3199) |
Books and Supplies | ₹89707 (GBP 855) |
Total Cost | ₹1711665 (GBP 16314) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Applicants should have a 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree or a master's degree, in computing or a related subject from a recognized university.
- Applicants with appropriate professional experience are also considered. Degree-level mathematics (or equivalent) is required for research in some project areas.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students will need successful completion of a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized institution, with grades of approximately 55%-60% to qualify for the postgraduate courses.
- Students will also require the successful completion of a relevant master's program from a recognized institution.
Required Document List
The Documents required are:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Personal Statement - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying in a minimum of 250 words.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOFEL, PTE, etc.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities for the students are:
- Atmospheric Scientist
- Aerospace Engineer
- Computer Hardware Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Meteorologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student₹ 26.2 L/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student₹ 21.2 L/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Debesh Kamal Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$1,385 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship | Scholarship per student₹ 34.7 L/Yr$33,115 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1 L/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration |
Ph.D Astronomy Instrumentation | full time | 3 years |
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