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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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    Computational Science (Physics) PhD

    University of Southern Mississippi 🇺🇸 Hattiesburg, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Lehman College - CUNY 🇺🇸 Bronx, United States

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    Physics, BA, BS, MS, PhD

    Wake Forest University 🇺🇸 North Carolina, United States

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    Physics (Doctor of Philosophy)

    University of New Hampshire 🇺🇸 Durham, United States

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

    Lehigh University 🇺🇸 Bethlehem, United States

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    Physics, MS/PhD

    Clarkson University 🇺🇸 Potsdam, United States

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    Joint Doctoral Program SDSU/UCSD - Geophysics

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

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

    Purdue University 🇺🇸 West Lafayette, United States

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    Physics: M.S., Ph.D.

    University of California, Santa Cruz 🇺🇸 Santa Cruz, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Montana State University 🇺🇸 Bozeman, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Oklahoma State University 🇺🇸 Stillwater, Tulsa, Oklahoma City, United States

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    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy in

    Northern Illinois University 🇺🇸 DeKalb, United States

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    Physics Ph.D.

    Washington University in St. Louis 🇺🇸 St Louis, United States

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    Physics, (MS, PhD)

    Utah State University 🇺🇸 Logan, Roosevelt, Vernal, Price, San Juan, Tooele, Brigham City, United States

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    Biophysics (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Physics (Doctoral PHD)

    University of Kansas 🇺🇸 Lawrence, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

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

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    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (Ph.D.)

    Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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    Physics (Ph.D.)

    University of New Mexico 🇺🇸 Albuquerque, United States

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    Physics, PhD

    University of Illinois at Chicago 🇺🇸 Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, Springfield, 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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