Department of Astronomy
The Department of Astronomy only admits students to the Astronomy Ph.D. Program. Students typically begin graduate work in the fall semester. You must have undergraduate preparation that includes at least three years of college physics and mathematics through differential equations. Applicants are judged on the basis of their previous academic record, letters of recommendation, personal statement, research experience and plans, and Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores.
In addition to their Graduate School application, applicants for admission must submit the following to the Department:
- Official Transcripts from all institutions attended
- Information about Astronomy courses currently enrolled in
International Applicants must also provide:
- Official documentation of all courses taken and grades received (called Transcripts in U.S.) from each undergraduate or postgraduate institution plus an English translation
- Official certification of degrees and dates granted
- Official TOEFL scores (minimum paper-based score of 600, minimum internetiBT score of 100). TOEFL scores are sent via tape directly to UW-Madison (institution code: 1846). PLEASE DO NOT SEND PHOTOCOPIES (see the Graduate School admission requirements for more information)
The deadline for applications for admission in 2012 is December 31, 2011. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call our Graduate Admissions Coordinator via email (gradinq@astro.wisc.edu), telephone (608 890-3775), or fax (608 263-6386).