Study abroad in New York City, United States: Most popular universities for Astronomy & Space Sciences.

Are you thinking of studying Astronomy & Space Sciences, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Astronomy & Space Sciences in New York City, United States. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. 
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Barnard College Columbia University

Since its founding in 1889, Barnard has been a distinguished leader in higher education, offering a rigorous liberal arts foundation to young women whose curiosity, drive, and exuberance set them apart. Ours is a diverse intellectual community in a unique learning environment that provides the best of all worlds: small, intimate classes in a collaborative liberal arts setting dedicated to the advancement of women with the vast resources of Columbia University just steps away—in the heart of vibrant and electric New York City.
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Alfred University

Alfred University is a friendly, vibrant living/learning community. Founded in 1836, AU offers 40 undergraduate majors and a host of clubs, organizations and recreational opportunities.
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Union College

The Union curriculum stresses an interdisciplinary approach to the liberal arts, combining humanities and social sciences with science and engineering.
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Most popular Astronomy & Space Sciences programmes for international students in New York City

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Astronomy & Space Sciences degree in New York City.

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Astronomy

Barnard College Columbia University

In cooperation with the faculty of Columbia University, Barnard offers a thorough pre-professional curriculum in both physics and astronomy. 
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Astrophysics

Columbia University

The Astrophysics major offered by Columbia University is designed as preparation for graduate study and consists of a standard physics major sequence; a yearlong introduction to astrophysics (typically taken in the sophomore year, but open to first-years with adequate preparation in calculus and physics); and two required courses covering advanced topics in astronomy.
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Astronomy

Union College

Searching for extrasolar planets, observing how galaxies form and evolve, modeling nuclear reactions, contemplating the origin of the Universe — Union College Astronomy is all of this and more.
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Astronomy

Barnard College Columbia University

The mission of the Physics and Astronomy Department at Barnard College is to provide students with an understanding of the basic laws of nature, and a foundation in the fundamental concepts of classical and quantum physics, and modern astronomy and astrophysics. 
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Physics and Astronomy

Alfred University

All students at Alfred University have a unique opportunity to view firsthand the beauty and wonder of the nighttime sky. The Stull observatory at Alfred University houses one of the larger optical telescopes in NY state, the .82 meter Austin-Fellows Telescope. We also have a remotely operable 16-inch DFM telescope and 16-inch and 20-inch Newtonian telescopes as well as a small radio telescope.
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Astronomy

Columbia University

Astronomy offered by Columbia University is, at once, the oldest science and one of the most vibrant fields of modern research. Its goal is to construct testable, quantitative, coherent models of the universe and its contents-galaxies, stars, and planets.
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Astronomy

Columbia University

The Astronomy program for the Ph.D. at the Columbia University is designed to foster the intellectual and professional development of our students. To this end, graduate students are fully integrated into our departmental activities.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Astronomy & Space Sciences

Astronomy degrees prepare specialists who analyse celestial objects and phenomena, like the sun, stars, asteroids, supernova explosions, gamma rays, etc. Students use principles from Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics to understand how these objects are formed and how they evolve in the future. Space Sciences degrees prepare students interested in space exploration, space technologies, space operations, and more.

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