Exploring the Universe.
Opening the Future.
We conduct theoretical, observational, and instrumental research spanning diverse scales in the Universe, from extrasolar planets and stars to galaxies, clusters of galaxies, and cosmology.
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Conducting Your Ph.D. Research in Our Institute
If you are interested in conducting your Ph.D. research (2 years of master cource plus 3 years of doctor cource or 3 years of doctor cource), you can apply for the International Graduate Program for Advanced Science (IGPAS) program.Please check our staff list and contact a prospective supervisor.
Important notice: From the fall 2027 enrollment, the entrance examination style for the Astronomical Institute will change, and applicants will be requested to take the GRE subject test in Physics and submit the score in their applications.
Students from overseas partner universities of Tohoku University may also consider advanced short-term exchange programs. For details of the programs, please check this page.