What universities in Australia offer a PhD in Astronomy?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the availability of PhD programs in Astronomy, specifically focusing on observational and radio astronomy, at universities in Australia. Participants share insights and seek information about institutions that offer such programs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to pursue a PhD in observational/radio astronomy in Australia and seeks information on universities offering such programs.
  • Another participant suggests a resource for finding astronomy PhD opportunities in Europe and Australia.
  • A different participant claims there is no specific doctorate in radio astronomy, indicating that the search should focus on general PhD programs in astronomy where radio research is conducted.
  • One member mentions the Australian National University as having a good Astronomy program for PhD studies.
  • Another participant clarifies that the focus does not have to be solely on radio astronomy, as long as it involves observational astronomy.
  • A participant lists several universities in Australia that may offer relevant programs, including Curtin, James Cook, Western Australia, and Swinburne.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have differing views on the existence of specific PhD programs in radio astronomy, with some suggesting that the focus should be broader. There is no consensus on which universities are the best options, as various names are mentioned without agreement on a definitive list.

Contextual Notes

Some participants note that not all radio observatories in Australia are affiliated with universities, which may affect the availability of research opportunities in that area.

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Hi

I am a Physics masters student from India in a college in Texas.

I want to pursue a PhD in Astronomy (observational/radio) Australia.

I have heard Australia is very good at obs astronomy - however google searches are revealing a lot about the telescopes and other facilities there but not much about the names of the Universities that offer a doctorate in Radio astronomy.


To that end I want to approach the forum members for some help - does anyone of you know which are the universities in Australia to which we can apply for a doctorate in Astronomy.

Thanks
 
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There is no doctorate in radio astronomy. You're just looking for PhD programs in astronomy at a school where a few people do radio research. While there are a few radio observatories in Australia, not all of them are owned by Australian universities. You'll find radio arrays in other countries as well, many of which are owned by US universities.
 
If I recall correctly, the Australian National University has a good Astronomy program (PhD).

http://www.anu.edu.au
 
@ Eri - it does not have to be radio astronomy - as long as it some kind of observational astronomy

@chiro - I emails the astronomers there - any other names you may want to share are also welcome.
 
any new inputs or views?
 
i guess australia only has curtin, james cook, western australia and swinburne !
 

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