PhD Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology

Programme overview

On-campus research-focused PhD in physics.

Faculty: Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science | Department: Physics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hoboken, NJ, United States

What you will study

Faculty mentors cover nonlinear on-chip quantum photonics, topological physics, 2D materials, coherence optics, quantum machine learning, quantum LIDAR and quantum gravity.

Career pathways

Class of 2024 programme average: 100% employed within 6 months, average starting salary $76,667; many graduates receive professor or postdoctoral offers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants who have a master’s degree in physics or quantum science and engineering (up to 30 credits may transfer to Stevens’ Ph.D. program); Exceptionally well-qualified applicants with a bachelor’s degree in physics or quantum science and engineering or a related field may also be considered for direct admission to the Ph.D. program; Bachelor’s or Master's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended; Two letters of recommendation (academic or professional only; Select Ph.D.

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.

Ph.D. entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Preferred deadlines: Fall Ph.D. January 15; Spring Ph.D. September 1.

Graduate applications are submitted through the online application, with a non-refundable $60 application fee paid in the application. GRE/GMAT scores are not required for Master of Science, Master of Engineering and MBA programmes but may be submitted.

Apply through the official page: https://www.stevens.edu/admission-aid/graduate-admissions/apply-grad/apply-to-a-grad-program

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