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PhD Physics at Iowa State University

Iowa State University, United States

Programme overview

A PhD programme in physics with focus areas in astrophysics, condensed matter physics, high energy physics and nuclear physics.

Faculty: Graduate College  |  Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy  |  Duration: Median time to degree 6.4 years  |  Intake: Fall (January 15)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Learning goals: original research, a foundation in advanced physics and astronomy, and professional skills in communication and ethics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: GRE General and Subject Tests are optional Statement of Goals/Interests (if not submitted electronically) All program-required supplemental materials will be uploaded into the online application system as PDF documents. - If you cannot upload, you may email documents to Valerie Arnold ([email protected]) or postal mail to the address below. No application fee for the PhD program. Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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