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Prospective Student Information

Department application deadline is December 15

  1. Why should I choose UT Astronomy?

  2. Research in the Astronomy Program at The University of Texas

  3. Career Outcomes for UT PhD Graduates

How to Apply for Graduate Admission

Please read this information thoroughly before following the links below

  1. Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC)
  2. On-Line Graduate School Application
  3. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  4. Research Areas
  5. Information for International Applicants
  6. Graduate Program A to Z

Tips on applying to Graduate School

If you have any questions about the admissions procedure, please contact us at:

Graduate Admissions
Department of Astronomy
1 University Station, C1400
Austin TX 78712

phone: (512) 471-0481
fax: (512) 471-6016
email: studentinfo@astro.as.utexas.edu

Overnight Mail Address:
UT Austin Astronomy
2511 Speedway, RLM 15.306
Austin, TX 78712