<p>Let me reiterate briefly, does anyone know how strong is the astrophysics/astronomy program in Princeton? And as an additional question not related to the sciences, does anyone know anything about its philosophy program as well? Advanced thanks to all who answer.</p>
<p>The astrophysics program is widely regarded as one of the best anywhere. I don't know anything specifically about the philosophy program, but I'd imagine that Princeton, as a liberal arts school, has a stellar program in that too.</p>
<p>I don't think Princeton's undergraduate program is weak in anything.</p>
<p>Both graduate programs are among the best in their respective fields, so I would imagine that the undergraduate programs are pretty good too.</p>
<p>Like s'vrone, I don't know much about the philosophy program, but I do know that the astro program has only a handful of undergrads each year, so you would definitely be getting more one-on-one instruction and mentoring. Because of the JP and the senior thesis, they do a lot of research, but you can also do research during the summer too. There's more info on their website.</p>
<p>Princeton has the top undergraduate philosophy program in the country.</p>
<p>There is the Oxford-Princeton exchange scheme too in physics and philosophy. So you are able to study dedicated physics, philosophy and philsophy of physics options when you spend your final year in Oxford.</p>
<p>check out ;<a href="http://users.ox.ac.uk/%7Eppox/prospective/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://users.ox.ac.uk/~ppox/prospective/index.html</a></p>
<p>In order to organise this, a student from each university must agree to exchange with eachother during the third year. I hope to possibly come to Princeton, would any of you like to come to Oxford?</p>
<p>I think this is an amazing opportunity for both students, just imagine how fantastic it would sound having graduated from BOTH these unis. Princeton and Oxford are both arguably the world leaders in this field. If any of you are interested we should keep in contact. I would like to have some friends across the Atlantic anyhow!</p>
<p>(1) Nasa Expert places Princeton at top for Astronomy/Astrophysics </p>
<p>Interesting site for Astronomy/Astrophysics majors and those generally interested in that ultra genius stuff.</p>
<p>(2) Princeton astrophysicist wins highest astro award (back to back awards for P'ton) </p>
<p>Princeton astrophysicist Professor gets great news:</p>
<p>"The society cited Paczynski "for his highly original contributions to a wide variety of fields including advanced stellar evolution, the nature of gamma ray bursts, accretion in binary systems, gravitational lensing and cosmology. His research has been distinguished by its creativity and breadth, as well as the stimulus it has provided to highly productive observational investigations.</p>
<p>(3) Earlier thread:</p>