Overview

Graduate students can work toward a PhD in either physics or astronomy and astrophysics. Our doctoral students are prepared for careers in physics and astronomy research, teaching, or in applications such as biophysics, space physics, and industrial research.

Learning outcomes

Physics and Astronomy Graduate students at Johns Hopkins University study and work in close collaboration with a world-renowned, award-winning physics and astronomy faculty, whose research is truly global. Students have access to state-of-the-art laboratories, and they are full participants in the vibrant intellectual life of the department.

Research leading to the dissertation can be carried out not only within the Department of Physics and Astronomy, but also in collaboration with other research centers. Recent dissertation research has been conducted with members of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, Space Telescope Science Institute, and the Goddard Space Flight Center.

Graduate students are involved in research projects beginning in their first semester at JHU. Students are free to explore different areas of research by working on short research projects with different advisers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Electromagnetism

Quantum Mechanics

Quantum Mechanics

Advanced Statistical Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 43 other PhDs in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Writing Sample

Personal Statement

Academic record

Unofficial transcripts from all previous college and university study

At least two letters of recommendation

Student insurance

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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

71203 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 71203 USD per year during 60 months.
National

71203 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 71203 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

64730 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 64730 USD per year during 60 months.

includes non-resident fee: $6,473 annually

Living costs for Baltimore

1240 - 2100 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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