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Doctoral

Astronomy Doctoral Program (S3)

The Doctoral Program in Astronomy is an advanced academic program that is currently accredited with the highest distinction, “Unggul”, by the Independent Accreditation Agency for Natural Sciences and Formal Sciences (LAMSAMA). This accreditation is valid from 24 June 2025 to 23 June 2029 (Decree Number: 165/SK/LAMSAMA/Akred/D/VI/2025).

At the core of this program is independent research in astrophysics or related disciplines, conducted under the supervision of the ITB Astronomy Research Group. The final dissertation must represent original research and is expected to make a significant contribution to the field.

Program Structure

The research process in the Doctoral Program begins with a qualification examination, which assesses the student’s mastery of relevant knowledge and their ability to design a detailed and structured research proposal. Upon passing this exam, the student attains the status of doctoral candidate.
Doctoral candidates carry out their research under the guidance of a promotor and co-promotor, and their progress is regularly reviewed through seminars and progress reports. At the end of the research phase, candidates are required to publish their scientific findings in reputable journals and defend their dissertation in a formal doctoral session.

Graduate Prospects

Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Astronomy possess the expertise to pursue careers as university lecturers and researchers at scientific institutions. Beyond these roles, they are also positioned to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of astronomy through scientific publications and collaborative research projects.

Admission & Curriculum

Admission

Detail information about admission and requirements are available here:

https://admission.itb.ac.id/en/program/postgraduate-program/program-doctor
Courses and Syllabus

Full course list and syllabus:

https://six.itb.ac.id/pub/kur2024/303

Study Roadmap

Study Year
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Compulsory Courses
Vertical & horizontal alignment ensures coherence and continuity of curriculum content across academic years.
  • Digital Literacy, AI, & Academic Ethics
  • Research Methodology
  • Qualification Exam
  • Philosophy of Science
  • Research Proposal
  • Research 1
  • Seminar Progress 1
  • Research 2
  • Seminar Progress 2
  • Research 3
  • Seminar Progress 3
  • Research 4
  • Dissertation Writing
  • Dissertation Defense

Elective

Elective Studies allow students to expand their knowledge and gain new skills in areas of personal interest. These optional courses are provided to enhance student learning beyond the standard requirements.

Elective Studies listed here are only those provided by Astronomy Doctoral Program. Students can also take elective studies from other study programmes at ITB.

  • Independent Study on Research Methodology
  • Special Study in Cosmology
  • Special Study in Physics of Galaxy
  • Special Study in Stellar Physics
  • Special Study in Physics of Solar System
  • Advanced Study 1
  • Advanced Study 2
  • Advanced Study 3
  • Independent Doctoral Course 1
  • Independent Doctoral Course 2
  • Independent Doctoral Course 3
The Astronomy undergraduate and graduate programs are part of Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Bandung Institute of Technology

LINKS

ADDRESS

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  • Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, 40132
  • +62-22-2511576
  • administration.as@itb.ac.id