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UCL's graduate program in astrophysics, particularly in instrumentation and planetary science, is viewed positively, especially in comparison to Oxbridge, with notable studentships offering around £15,000. The university is involved in a variety of projects and has a strong reputation in cosmology and stellar astrophysics. The astrophysics department collaborates with the CoMpLeX department, which focuses on astrobiology and planetary science. The summer research experience at UCL was highly recommended, highlighting the supportive environment for non-EU students. Additionally, UCL provides joint access to the ULO observatory, enhancing practical learning opportunities in instrumentation. Further details on UCL's graduate school grants can be found on their official pages.
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UCL grad school -- astrophysics plus engineering

Hi,

I am thinking about applying to the UCL grad school in something combining astrophysics/instrumentation/planetary. Is UCL any good? I am an non EU European, and I see that UCL has better studentships than Oxbridge --- around 15k compared to 12k. Also, it states that its involved in a lot of projects..
 
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I did a summer research studentship with the astrophys dept at UCL this summer and highly recommend it. Actually, I'm considering going there for grad school as well for astrophysics.

I don't know how it compares to Oxbridge, but the people are excellent and area is very nice. I'm also non-EU but they were very accomodating in getting me situated. As far as projects go, it is pretty diverse as far as astro/intru/planetary go. I'm not sure how closely the astrophysics dept works with UCL's CoMpLeX (astrobiology/planetary science stuff) department, but my general impression was that they were.

They have a booming cosmology sector (who doesn't these days?) and a pretty solid stellar astrophyics area as well. The instrumentation part is less well-known to me but they do have joint access with the ULO observatory which is a fantastic place to go, visit and learn as well.

Can you elaborate some on those studentships, though? I'm kind of curious myself...
 


Some kind of UCL graduate school grants. Found info on UCL pages.
 

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