Overview

The length of the Physics and Astronomy program at University of Rochester is entirely dependent upon your progress through coursework and research, and is different for each student.

Features

Along the way, students develop the skills to create and conduct innovative research, advancing the frontiers of physics or astronomy.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Geometrical Methods of Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Advanced Mechanics

Electromagnetic Theory

Nonlinear Optics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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100

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IELTS

7.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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125

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

As a PhD candidate, you will earn a Master of Arts during your studies, but we do not offer a stand-alone master’s program.

The application fee is $70.

We do not have a minimum GPA required for application submission.

Scanned in copies of all transcripts from university-level work (undergraduate and graduate) are required with the online application. Transcripts must be in English. Please do not mail hard copy official transcripts at this time.

We require at least three letters of recommendation from people who can comment on your potential for graduate study. Recommendations are due by our application deadline. Recommendations must be submitted online. Mailed letters of recommendation will not be accepted.

General GRE test scores, as well as the Physics GRE subject test scores, are accepted, but not required.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Rochester

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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