ASUMaster of Science in Astrophysics and AstronomyArizona State University · Tempe, Arizona, United States

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Statement of purpose

Statement explaining background, research interests, and career goals.

Recommendation letters x 3

Three letters of recommendation required.

Official transcript(s)

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.00/4.0; In the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework, or in an applicable master's degree program.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Bachelor's degree in any field from a regionally accredited institution with appropriate quantitative preparation in physics and mathematics.
IELTS: 6.5 overall; University minimum.
TOEFL: New scale: 4 overall | Old scale: 80 overall; University minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026.; University minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.