2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Astronomy and Astrophysics


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

December 15, 2024

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: General and Subject accepted but, not required

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in physics or astronomy. Applicants in closely related fields (such as mathematics or chemistry) may be admitted at the discretion of the department.

Program Name

Astronomy and Astrophysics
(Physics and Astronomy)

Leading to the
degree of

M.S., Ph.D.

Admits only Ph.D. applicants.

Major Code

00EB

Address

1-707 B Physics and Astronomy Building
Box 951547
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547

Phone

(310) 206-6994

Email

apply@physics.ucla.edu

Website

www.astro.ucla.edu