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Applied Physics (PhD) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

A joint PhD programme between Weinberg College and the McCormick School of Engineering that brings together more than 10 departments. Research areas are Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, Engineered Quantum Systems, Photonics and Optical Properties of Matter, and Soft-Matter and Biophysics.

Faculty: Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and McCormick School of Engineering (joint)  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Students typically begin research in the latter part of the first year, often at national facilities such as Argonne, Fermilab, Los Alamos and the National High Field Magnet Laboratory.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue professional careers in science and technology in academia or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should have a strong undergraduate background in physics. Application deadline: December 15, 2026.

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.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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