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This ABET-accredited program provides a physics-rich foundation in planetary to extragalactic astrophysics, cosmology, and observation, with hands-on experience using a 130-mm telescope.
Why choose BS Astrophysics at IllinoisTech Chicago?
The B.S. in Astrophysics at Illinois Tech offers a physics-intensive curriculum covering planetary to extragalactic astrophysics, cosmology, and observational techniques. Students gain hands-on experience with a 130-mm telescope, an option to pursue dual degrees in physics, and prepare for careers in research, teaching, or advanced graduate study.
Online Duration
12 Months
On-Campus Duration
36 Months
Internship
Corporate Residency (Co-op)
STEM Designated
Yes
Earn an BS Astrophysics degree from IIT Chicago.
Turn credits into milestones with an industry-shaped curriculum built for real-world skills.
1. Media Communication
2. Computer Science I
3. Computer Science II
4. Intro to Business & Data Analytics
5. Business Intelligence & Data Mining
6. Python for Machine Learning
7. Statistics
8. Calculus I
1. Year 1
Semester 1
Intro to the Profession
General Physics I: Mechanics
Calculus I
Principles of Chemistry I with Laboratory
Semester 2
General Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus II
Principles of Chemistry II with Laboratory
Humanities or Social Sciences Elective
2. Year 2
Semester 1
General Physics III
Multivariate and Vector Calculus
Introduction to Computer Programming
Humanities 200-level Course
Social Sciences Elective
Semester 2
Computational Science
Introduction to Astrophysics
Introduction to Differential Equations
Humanities Elective (300+)
3. Year 3
Semester 1
Mathematical Methods of Physics
Classical Mechanics I
Observational Astrophysics
Fundamentals of Quantum Theory I
Free Elective
Semester 2
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
Stellar Astrophysics
Free Elective
IPRO Elective I
Social Sciences Elective (300+)
4. Year 4
Semester 1
Electromagnetism I
Advanced Physics Laboratory I
Extragalactic Astrophysics
Physics Colloquium
Free Elective
Humanities Elective (300+)
Semester 2
Relativity
Physics Colloquium
IPRO Elective II
Free Elective
Social Sciences Elective (300+)
Accelerate your study abroad journey to outperform peers in the nearest campus intake* with advanced academic standing.
Significantly reduce tuition costs while gaining a world-class degree, global exposure, and strong career outcomes.
₹1.7 Crore ($200,000)
₹62.9 Lakhs ($72,000)
Merit-based
~₹2.3 Crore
Online Fee:
₹5.08 Lakhs ($5,820)
On Campus Fee:
₹64.2 Lakhs ($73,500)
Savings of ~₹1 Crore
On-Shore:
₹47.1 Lakhs ($54,000)
Savings of ~₹15.7 Lakhs
upGrad Exclusive
50% (Included)
~₹1.1 Crore
Savings of ~₹1.2 Crore
Check academic & language requirements to determine your eligibility for this study abroad program.
Maximize your earning potential and get same global career outcome at an affordable cost.
Total Expense
Over 3 years
₹1.1 Cr
Total Earnings
In 3 years
₹3.1 Cr
Disclaimers
Important notes
1}Returns are calculated considering students work throughout the length of the PSW Visa.
2}Salary and stipend figures are approximate and represent a median value.
3}This is not a financial offering. Any references to returns are illustrative and indicate how you may potentially benefit from the Program.
4}The amounts shown are approximate values and may differ based on various factors. Living costs are approximately calculated for the length of on-shore component in/outside the campus.
5}Internship duration may vary from 3-6 months, wage/hour is taken as ~$15/hour for internship stipend.
A global hub for innovation, research, and real-world learning surrounded by opportunity, energy, and global ambition.
Chicago, home to Fortune 500s, startups & rich culture, offers students strong career opportunities, global access & vibrant city life.
Living Cost
$17,000 per annum
upGrad Students
100+
upGrad USP
Alumni Support
$98,837
Avg salary
per annum
50+
Job
openings
Astrophysicists are responsible for studying celestial bodies, analyzing cosmic phenomena, and advancing understanding of the universe.
$94,805
Avg salary
per annum
2,000+
Job
openings
Space Physicists are responsible for studying space environments, analyzing cosmic phenomena and advancing knowledge of planetary and stellar systems.
$148,000
Avg salary
per annum
1,000+
Job
openings
Planetary Scientists are responsible for studying planets, moons, and celestial bodies to understand their composition, history, and dynamics.
$136,887
Avg salary
per annum
1,000+
Job
openings
Observational Astronomers are responsible for collecting and analyzing celestial data to study stars, planets, and cosmic phenomena.
$111,345
Avg salary
per annum
1,000+
Job
openings
Astronomical Data Analysts are responsible for processing and interpreting cosmic data to uncover insights about stars, planets, and galaxies.
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Everything you need to know about pathway program at IllinoisTech Chicago.
The following STEM Majors are available for transfer to IIT Chicago after successfully completing the Year 1 with Golden Gate University:
Yes, Illinois Institute of Technology was accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in 2015, and the Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business (AACSB) in 2023.
Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the Bachelor’s STEM program in the U.S.A.
English Proficiency Requirements are TOEFL (iBT): 80 overall with a sub-score minimum of 20, or IELTS: 6.5 overall with sub-score minimum of 6.0 or Duolingo score of 115 overall.
Illinois Institute of Technology has a career hub that assists students in all aspects that come with applying for a new job and works to prepare students for an upcoming interview. They will help students in building a resume, & cover letter; exploring their transferable skills; developing accomplishment statements and conducting mock interviews.
Once you enroll in the Bachelor Accelerated Program with upGrad and provide all the required documents, upGrad will submit applications to university partners on your behalf as per the scheduled intakes application timelines. University partners will release a conditional offer letter within three months of application submission.
This is a highly unlikely scenario. In case you do not get a conditional offer letter from Illinois Institute of Technology, you may apply to our other partner schools across the US, Germany, France, Finland or the UK or continue studying online from Golden Gate University for the Year 2.
Illinois Institute of Technology offers two intakes for students. The first intake of the year will be January (Spring) intake & the next will be September (Fall) intake.
Although there are a limited number of part-time, on-campus jobs for international students, subject to availability the income from these jobs is only sufficient to provide “pocket money”; you will not earn enough income to pay for a significant portion of your educational expenses. The U.S. government prohibits international students from working outside the University.
Yes, upGrad will help with your Academic and Visa SOP and will also organize training on how to write a good SOP.
U.S.A. OPT visas are available to all the students who have completed at least 1 academic year on a U.S.A. campus. As you are studying a STEM course, you will be eligible to apply for up to 3 years of OPT after completing your course.
Living expenses for students studying at Illinois Institute of Technology is USD 18,000 per annum.
In such cases, continuation of the program online is subject to the university’s discretion and the applicable university terms (covering aspects such as fees, mode of study, validity of the degree, and whether it will be equivalent to the on-campus degree).
According to the American students' visa guidelines, you are allowed to work only 20 hours a week and can work only on campus. Students can work up to 20 hours a week when classes are in session and up to 40 hours a week while the classes are not going on.
Initially, you need to deposit INR 25,000 as a block amount for seat booking. 15 days before the start of course and once you have Class 12th marksheet available, you need to make a complete payment of the remaining amount. You can opt for no-cost EMI with credit facility providers if you want to pay in installments.
The total fee has two components -1. University fees 2. Articulation fees.The articulation fee needs to be paid together at once. You can avail of a 0% EMI option with a monthly installment and a down payment of INR 25,000 to block your seat. If you are availing of 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI. University fees can be paid in 2 semesters.
Refund Policy:
1. Students must pay an applicable Caution Amount for the enrollment to the Program. This Caution Amount will be adjustable against the total Program fee payable by the student.
2. Once the student has made a partial or full payment of Program fee, such student can claim a refund for this amount at any time before the cohort commencement date by raising a refund request through ‘My applications’ page on our website (www.upgrad.com), stating the specific reason for the refund. The refund shall be subject to a deduction of INR. 20,000/- towards processing fee. If less than INR. 20,000/- have been paid in total, students shall not be eligible for any refund in such a case.
3. Students shall not be eligible for a refund (under any circumstances) if the refund request is raised postprogram/Batch Start Date. In such a case, the student will continue to pay the EMI of his loan (if applicable), as the loan cannot be canceled. This is also applicable to students who could not complete their payment and could not get enrolled in their opted cohort. However, the student can request a PreProgram deferral as per the policy defined below for the same.
4. Studentshall not be eligible for refund of any amount paid towards the Program in case any discrepancy is identified between your application and self-attested documents including but not limited to wrong details about your grades or any other incorrect information provided in your application.
5. In case of a valid refund request post obtaining the loan from a third party credit facility provider, we would like to clarify that the responsibility of canceling the loan will lie with the student as upGrad is not privy to such arrangements between the student and the third party credit facility provider.
6. If students do not provide documents as per the timeline mentioned in the offer letter, they will be deferred to the next batch but they will not be eligible for any refunds.
Deferral Policy: (Pre- Program Commencement)
1. If a Learner, due to unavoidable circumstances is unable to commence with the cohort and requests for a deferral before the Cohort Commencement Date, Learner will have an option to defer to another batch.
2. However, the learner will be required to pay 50% of the Total Program Fee amount (inclusive of taxes) before the deferral can be approved. Till this condition is complied with, the Learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
3. A Learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the batch start date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for.
4. The Learner has time till the current Cohort Commencement Date to make the payment of the 50% of the Total Program Fee, post which the deferral request will expire. Once the deferral window expires and the Learner asks for a refund after the Cohort Commencement Date, the above-mentioned applicable refund policy will apply.
5. The fee applicable to the deferred Learner will be as per prevailing Total Program Fee for the batch Learner as opted to defer to (No additional deferral fee is required to be paid).
Deferral Policy: (Post Program Commencement)
1. If a learner is facing severe issues in dedicating time to the course, Learner will have an option to defer to another batch.A Learner can request for deferral only once and to either of the scheduled cohorts to start in the next 1 year from the Cohort Commencement Date of the initial batch the Learner enrolled for.
2. The Learner will be required to pay a deferral fee of 5% of the Total Program Fee (inclusive of taxes) if any along with the differential program fees between the two cohorts.
3. The deferral request will be approved once the deferral fee is paid.
4. Till this condition is complied, the Learner will be assumed to be continuing in the same cohort.
5. The Learner has 7 days (including holidays and weekends) from the date of deferral request to make the payment of the deferral fee, post which the deferral request will expire, and the learner will continue as part of the current cohort.
6. If the Learner completes the deferral payment, the Learner’s login will be disabled, The Learner will leave the deferred cohort and the Learner will start learning on the new cohort from the point of the last assignment that was graded in the deferred cohort. All grades and progress till that point will be carried forward as it is to the new cohort.
7. The deferral can only be requested during the batch for which the Learner has enrolled is ongoing. Once the batch has been completed, deferral requests shall not be entertained. For clarification, the batch completion here shall mean the “last grace deadline” as communicated by upGrad. Case Deferral fee Before Program Commencement 50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date) 5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date) Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort.
| Case | Deferral fee |
Before Program Commencement | 50% program fee (including taxes) to be paid upfront- no additional deferral fee to be paid |
Post Program Commencement (0-7 days after program start date) | 5% of the program fee (including taxes) to be paid within 7 days as deferral fee |
Post Program Commencement (8 days after program start date) | Will have to continue as a part of the current cohort |
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