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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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    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Biophysics, Combined MD-PhD Program

    Harvard University 🇺🇸 Cambridge, United States

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    Ph.D. in Physics

    Carnegie Mellon University 🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, United States

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    PhD, ScD in Geophysics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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  6. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    University of Tulsa 🇺🇸 Tulsa, United States

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    PhD in Physics

    Massachusetts Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Cambridge, USA, United States

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    Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Old Dominion University 🇺🇸 Norfolk, United States

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    Physics, MS, PhD

    Michigan Technological University 🇺🇸 Houghton, United States

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    Physics Ph.D. Collaborative UHCL/UH Program

    University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus 🇺🇸 Pearland, Houston, Texas, United States

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    Doctor of Philosophy in applied marine physics

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

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    Physics B.A., B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (PhD)

    Clemson University 🇺🇸 Clemson, United States

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    Physics, B.S./M.S. (UCSD Students Only), Ph.D.

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

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    Astrophysics Ph.D.

    University of Minnesota 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, United States

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    Biophysics PhD (UC San Francisco)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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

    University of Alabama at Birmingham 🇺🇸 Birmingham, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

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

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    Physics, PhD (together with USC Columbia)

    University of South Carolina - Beaufort 🇺🇸 Beaufort, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Georgetown University 🇺🇸 Washington, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy with a Major in Physics

    Georgia Institute of Technology 🇺🇸 Atlanta, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Binghamton University 🇺🇸 Binghamton, 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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