Overview

Education

Working with your faculty advisor, you can tailor your program to meet your own needs and interests, taking into account your particular goals and undergraduate preparation. The Physics program is offered by The Ohio State University.

In the PhD program, you will devote most of your first year and some of your second year to course work. These courses are designed to strengthen and extend your knowledge of the theoretical foundations of physics and to introduce you to areas of current interest in the field. During the summer following your first year, you will be encouraged to join one of the ongoing research programs in the department. From your third year on, you will concentrate on carrying out your PhD thesis research with your faculty research advisor. Work culminates in your PhD thesis defense by about the fifth or sixth year.

The Department of Physics at the Ohio State University is one of the university's largest and most diverse departments. As a department in the division of Natural and Mathematical Sciences in the College of the Arts and Sciences, the Department of Physics occupies the recently built Physics Research Building as well as instructional and advising space in Smith Laboratory, the former home of the department.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Astrophysics

Atomic, Molecular & Optical Experiment and Theory

Biophysics

Condensed Matter Experiment and Theory

High Energy Experiment and Theory

Nuclear Experiment and Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Transcripts

GRE - The General and Physics GREs will NOT be considered for the 2021-22 admissions cycle

English Proficiency Test

Statement of Purpose

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

OPTIONAL 'writing sample'

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 72 months.
National

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 72 months.
In-State

13452 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13452 USD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Columbus

940 - 1520 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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