• 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.