Overview

Among its faculty are 10 Fellows of the American Physical Society and several award winning educators.

Features

The Ph.D. Physics degree is a research degree at University of Kentucky granted on the basis of broad knowledge of physics and in-depth research in a specific area leading to a dissertation (and generally publications in appropriate refereed journals).

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Students may perform this research at the University of Kentucky or appropriate collaborating institutions.

Before taking the Ph.D. qualifying exam, the student must pass the Physics GRE at the 50th percentile or higher and satisfactorily pass core courses in graduate classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics, as well as electives in topical areas of modern physics.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-11 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-24 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lexington-Fayette, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 189 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal Statement: Please discuss your career aims and research interests.

Three letters of recommendation.

The GRE is not required for admission to this program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Out-of-State

37326 USD / year

≈ 37326 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15084 USD / year

≈ 15084 USD / year

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Domestic

Living costs

Lexington-Fayette

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