The Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) is an independent establishment set up by the University Grants Commission to advance nucleation and development of dynamic gatherings in cosmology and astronomy in Indian colleges.

IUCAA is situated in the University of Pune grounds by the National Center for Radio Astrophysics, which works the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope. IUCAA has a grounds composed by Indian engineer Charles Correa.

IUCAA-NCRA Graduate School

The IUCAA-NCRA graduate school (directed mutually with the National Center for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA), Pune) is implied for the PhD understudies of IUCAA and NCRA. Coursework is isolated into two semesters (four terms) spread more than one year. Every term is of approximately seven weeks length. Understudies are taught pertinent propelled courses in material science and are likewise acquainted with courses in space science and astronomy. The master's level college structure is demonstrated as follows. The quantity of showing hours is appeared in brackets; the dates may differ somewhat.

Semester I, Term I: Aug II week to Oct I week.
01. Methods of mathematical physics I (21)
02. Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics I (14)
03. Electrodynamics and radiative processes I (14)
04. Quantum and statistical mechanics I (14)
Semester I, Term II: Oct III week to Dec II week.
05. Methods of mathematical physics II (14)
06. Introduction to astronomy and astrophysics II (14)
07. Electrodynamics and radiative processes II (14)
08. Quantum and statistical mechanics II (14)
Semester II, Term I: Jan I week to Feb IV week.
09. Astronomical techniques I (14)
10. Galaxies: structure, dynamics and evolution (21)
11. Extragalactic astronomy I (21)
Semester II, Term II: Mar II week to May I week.
12. Astronomical techniques II (14)
13. Interstellar medium (14)
14. Extragalactic astronomy II (14)
15. Project Work (May-July)
16. Topical course (for earlier batch of students) (< 21)