Overview

Features

All graduate students at University of Houston are required to attend the weekly Physics Department Colloquium. More than two absences (per semester) without an approved excuse may result in a loss of financial support. Students in their last semester will be excused from the requirement.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics View 156 other PhDs in Physics in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Content of the undergraduate program and, if applicable, graduate program and grades earned, particularly in the areas of physics and mathematics.

A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better in the last 60 hours.

Letters of recommendation from three (3) individuals (preferably faculty members), who are able to judge the candidate’s academic abilities and potential for scholarly research.

GRE scores, if available (see above).

Fulfilling the University’s English Language Proficiency Requirement.

Scientific, professional, technical publications and master’s thesis (if applicable).

Tuition Fee

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International

11529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 854 USD per credit during 48 months.
National

11529 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 854 USD per credit during 48 months.
In-State

4509 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 334 USD per credit during 48 months.

Living costs for Houston

1067 - 1950 USD /month

Living costs

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

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