Ph.D. Program

The UMD Astronomy Ph.D. program combines comprehensive astronomy coursework, hands-on teaching, and cutting-edge research. 

Detailed policies and FAQs can be found in our Graduate Handbook. 

Some additional UMD resources:

• Graduate Catalog (Astronomy): The Department of Astronomy's entry in the Graduate Catalog.

• Graduate Student Life: UMD's official guide for all graduate students, which is useful for accepted students.