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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 (Doctoral Degree Program)

    Florida State University 🇺🇸 Tallahassee, United States

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    PhD in Physics

    Colorado State University 🇺🇸 Fort Collins, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Washington State University 🇺🇸 Pullman, United States

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    Physics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

    University of Nevada - Las Vegas 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, United States

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    Geophysics (PhD)

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

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    Physics, College of Science, degrees:MS, PhD

    Virginia Tech, OIRED 🇺🇸 Blacksburg, United States

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    Physics, M.S., Ph.D.

    Ohio State University 🇺🇸 Columbus, United States

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    Physics Ph.D.

    University of California, Irvine 🇺🇸 Irvine, United States

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    Physics - M.S., Ph.D. (UC Riverside)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

    Albany University 🇺🇸 Albany, United States

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    Physics and Applied Physics, BS to PhD

    University of Texas at Arlington 🇺🇸 Arlington, TX, United States

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    Physics, PhD

    The University of Alabama 🇺🇸 Tuscaloosa, United States

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Physics

    University of Missouri - Kansas City 🇺🇸 Kansas City, United States

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    Physics: M.S., Ph.D. (UC Santa Cruz)

    University of California 🇺🇸 Oakland, United States

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    Physics (PhD)

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

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    Ph.D. in Physics

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

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    Physics - Ph.D.

    Texas Tech University 🇺🇸 Lubbock, United States

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  20. PhD / Doctorate

    Physics, PHD, Graduate, Kent

    Kent State University 🇺🇸 Kent, United States

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    BIOPHYSICS, Cornell University, Doctorate, Ph.D.

    State University of New York (SUNY) 🇺🇸 Albany,New York, United States

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    PhD in Biophysics

    University of California, Berkeley 🇺🇸 Berkeley, California, 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.

The listings come from the University Directory, which collects programmes from universities and colleges worldwide. Always check details, deadlines and fees directly with the institution.

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