MA in Astronomy
at University of Florida, Gainesville

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MA in Astronomy
at
University of Florida
Overview

International students can pursue MA in Astronomy at PG level at University of Florida. The duration of the course at the university is 18 to 24 months. The course is among the top-ranked courses in the International students must meet the entry requirements such as complete academic qualification, a valid test score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo to be eligible for the course. The University fees for international students for MA in Astronomy is around USD 21,521 (INR 2,065,801) for first-year. Students must manage additional costs such as:

Rent
Hostel fees
Food, books
Supplies
Utilities, etc.

Duration	1.5 - 2 years
Tuition & Fees	₹20.44 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree
Mode of Course	Full Time

MA in Astronomy

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MA in Astronomy
at
University of Florida
Fees

To get admission in MA in Astronomy at University of Florida students need to cover tuition fees and living costs. The fee structure varies based on whether the student is domestic or international. For international students the tuition fee for the first year is USD 21,521 (INR 2,065,801). In addition to these students should budget for

Other living expenses
including
housing
food
transportation
books and personal expenses

These costs can differ based on lifestyle and personal choices. Students can plan their stay accordingly. Since the cost of living varies from student to student it’s important to plan accordingly. For a breakdown of the University of Florida MA in Astronomy fees refer to the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 20,43,865

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 94.97075 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 10ᵗʰ December 2024

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MA in Astronomy
at
University of Florida
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 3/4
A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution

A minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required
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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
A minimum score of IELTS Academic: 6.0

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MA in Astronomy
at
University of Florida
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#23	Aerospace Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#36	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2026
#63	Life Sciences THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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MA in Astronomy
at
University of Florida
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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University of Florida
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

53% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Friendly

Fun loving

Multi-dimensional

Internships3.4

Part time work4.3

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.3

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.6

Safety4.5

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.3

Anonymous

Master of Science in Applied Data Science - Batch of 2027

4.1

Affordable quality education.

Tips: UF is a public university so they give scholarships for every semester as per the Florida government regulation. Currently it is 1500 USD per semester. I am satisfied with my college as it is budget friendly and the quality of teaching is also good. They have a great environment for learning and growth.

Likes (Public transportation): Public transport is free of cost to the University of Florida's students. This public transport is connected and free of cost in the whole town with UF's ID card. Buses are frequent to campus which allows students to commute easily to classes, city amenities.

Dislikes (Internships): UF helps students to review the resumes and organize the career fair, guides students but currently internships are hard to get due to recent changes in immigration policies in the USA but the market is slowly opening now. Despite these challenges, UF ensures that students are equipped with resources, mentorship and industry connections.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 600

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 80000

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026Read more

Sushanth Kotha Verified Icon

M.S. in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

4.4

Great campus and reputation. Average CS courses. Excellent on-campus part time.

Tips: Students should have good clarity on which career path they want to pursue. Carefully choose courses that align with your domain. You should meet the prerequisites. Try to pick courses that include strong hands on projects as these projects can later be added to your resume and will be useful for jobs. All in all be attentive and active. Participate in events and organise few clubs. I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Likes (Safety): Most people in Gainesville are connected to the university in one or another, which generally makes it a safe place to live. Off-campus accommodation is also quite safe. There aren't many fancy places to hang out on weekends, but if you stay in the Southwest area where many Indians live, you'll find plenty of food options and all the essential stores within walking distance. Transportation to the university is mostly through RTS buses (Gainesville regional buses), which are reliable and safe. Safety is not something to worry about in Gainesville.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1000

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025Read more

Prashanth Chandrasekaran Verified Icon

Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management - Batch of 2025

4.0

University of Florida- A good school that could be made a lot better

Tips: Cultural shift for sure at the beginning, as for any new country but once it settles in, it should be fine. My course department doesn't offer any scholarships but the engineering department does offer scholarships. It was based on the GRE/GMAT score and almost everyone in engineering, especially international students, got a scholarship.

Likes (Indian Food): There are quite a few indian restaurant options nearby and grocery shops. There is a good network of buses across the campus. It's pretty easy to find familiar ingredients, snacks and ready to eat items and cooking at home is quite convenient too. There is no need for a car in a city like Gainesville, as it has good buses.

Dislikes (Value for money): I don't feel the tuition fee for this course is justified. Studying in the US is expensive and when I look back at everything, I don't feel like I got enough out of the programme to match the level of investment I made. Not that the course was bad it did cover relevant topics and there were moments where I learned useful things but the value didn't match the price tag.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 800

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management - Batch of 2025

4.6

Amazing experience. Great place and a good place to enhance your career.

Tips: Have your goal decided before you come here! Get some good experience, at least 4-5 years in your domain, and be ready to face failure. There will be days when you'll feel alone, but if you ignore that and keep going you will get the rewards in the end.

Likes (Student Life): The University of Florida Gainesville campus blends historic architecture with modern facilities with lively student hubs top notch research athletic pride at the swamp. It's a beautiful experience and a pretty good environment for a person to study and shine.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Because of the current rules and regulations, it's getting tougher to get settled here everyday. As the new rules come by nothing is certain so you have to have a strong heart and a great will to come here and do the hard work that is required, and then you'll get the success.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 950

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 92150

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025Read more

Anonymous

Master of Science in Applied Data Science - Batch of 2026

4.3

The university is very good and placed as top 1 public university in nation as per 2025.

Tips: Everything is good apart from academics. Good culture, good atmosphere, sports etc. I refer juniors to join. Good university and less tuition fees and easily anyone can sustain. The course, country and university are very cool and calm, so that every student can achieve their career goals

Dislikes (Internships): There are less opportunities for students to get internships in the present situation. Students have to search for their own in job portals like LinkedIn, the official pages of companies. Every student who comes to study abroad should apply their own to jobs, the college is not responsible for that.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 600

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 100750

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025Read more

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MA in Astronomy
at
University of Florida
Highlights

MA in Astronomy is offered by College of Liberal Arts and Sciences under University of Florida, USA.
This a Masters level program of a course duration of 1.5-2 Years.
Download the brochure to read more details of this course.