About Astronomy in University of Maryland
The University of Maryland at College Park offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in Astronomy as well as a series of courses of general interest to non-majors. Astronomy majors are given a strong undergraduate preparation in astronomy, mathematics and physics. The degree program is designed to prepare students for positions in government and industry laboratories or for graduate work in astronomy or related fields. A degree in astronomy has also proven valuable as preparation for non-astronomical careers. The Undergraduate Catalog provides an overview of the Astronomy Department and program.
Course Information
Lists of Astronomy-related courses are available in a couple of formats:
- The department maintains an index of all offered undergraduate astronomy courses. This list includes course descriptions but does not indicate whether a class is being taught in a particular semester.
- The university maintains a schedule of the astronomy courses offered each semester. These lists also include the prerequisites, current status of enrollment, and waitlist sizes for each class.
Academic qualification equivalents
- The University of Maryland (UMD) seeks to enroll international students who demonstrate strong academic performance with records suggesting potential for success at the university. Admission to the University of Maryland is competitive. Typically, admission is offered to applicants whose academic credentials indicate marks of "very good" to "excellent."
English language requirements
UMD passing score: 7
Maryland English Institute score: 6.5 or lower
UMD passing score: 95
Maryland English Institute score: 94 or lower
University of Maryland Highlights
Type of University |
Public |
Year of Establishment |
1856 |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Total Enrollment |
41,000 |
Programs Offered |
Bachelors and Masters |
University of Maryland Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost of attendance for international students to study at the university is mentioned-below:
Expense |
Cost (in USD) |
Annual Tuition & Necessary Fees |
10,954 USD |
On-Campus Space, Cable & Phone |
7,908 USD |
Meal Plan |
5,222 USD |
Books & Supplies |
1,250 USD |
Transportation/Other Costs |
2,522 USD |
Total |
27,856 USD |