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PhD in Physics in the United States

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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    Applied marine physics (PhD)

    University of Miami 🇺🇸 Coral Gables, Miami, Coconut Grove, United States

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    Physics - MS | PhD

    University of North Texas 🇺🇸 Denton, United States

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    Applied Physics (PhD)

    University of California, San Diego 🇺🇸 San Diego, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Montana State University at Bozeman 🇺🇸 Montana, United States

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    Applied Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Applied Physics (PhD) (UC San Diego)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Brown University 🇺🇸 Providence, United States

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    Applied Physics, PhD

    Northwestern University 🇺🇸 Evanston, United States

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    Physics, Ph.D.

    University of Massachusetts Amherst 🇺🇸 Amherst, United States

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    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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    Applied Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    University of Maryland Baltimore County 🇺🇸 Baltimore, United States

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    Physics (M.S., Ph.D.)

    Auburn University 🇺🇸 Auburn, United States

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    Physics (678900), MA, PhD

    University of Texas at Austin 🇺🇸 Austin, United States

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    Applied Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas A and M University 🇺🇸 College Station, United States

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    Geophysics, B.S., M.S., Ph.D.

    Boise State University 🇺🇸 Boise, United States

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    Physics:* M.S., M.S.T., Ph.D.

    Boston College 🇺🇸 Chestnut Hill, United States

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    Physics (Ph.D.) (Doctoral)

    University of Texas at San Antonio 🇺🇸 San Antonio, Downtown Campus, San Antonio, United States

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    Astrophysics (PhD)

    Arizona State University at Tempe 🇺🇸 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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    Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, PhD

    University of Denver 🇺🇸 Denver, United States

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    Physics (Dornsife College Doctoral Fellows)

    University of Southern California 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, United States

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PhD in Physics in the United States – facts and figures

In the United States, 109 universities and colleges offer 165 PhD programmes in Physics. Popular study locations are Oakland, San Diego, Albany,New York and Cambridge. Institutions with the widest choice: University of California, State University of New York (SUNY) and University of California, San Diego.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study PhD programmes in Physics?

The directory lists 165 PhD programmes in Physics at 109 institutions in the United States. Popular cities include Oakland, San Diego and Albany,New York.

How long does a PhD in Physics take?

A PhD programme usually takes 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Part-time and online formats take longer; check the exact duration with each institution.

Which universities offer the most PhD programmes in Physics in the United States?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of California, State University of New York (SUNY), University of California, San Diego, Harvard University and Stanford University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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