PhD Physics at University of Arizona

Programme overview

Earning a Ph.D. in Physics at The University of Arizona allows you to investigate topics and solve questions looming at the forefront of contemporary physics research. This flexible, interdisciplinary doctoral program will be curated to accommodate your interests, background and professional goals, even if your plans shift during your studies. The core graduate-level curriculum lays a solid foundation. Specialty courses introduce you to new topics and up-to-date information related to your areas of interest.

Faculty: College of Science | Duration: 6 years / 63 units | Study mode: full-time | Location: Tucson, AZ, United States

What you will study

Credit requirements: 36 in Physics (or cross-listed) graduate-level courses, including Indpendent-research studies. 9 in the Minor Field (which also may be Physics) 18 Dissertation Credits At least 50% of the course work in major and minor need to be regularly (A, B…) graded.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College minimum (applies to all programmes; departments may add requirements): regionally accredited bachelor's degree or comparable international degree and a minimum 3.00 GPA for degree programmes on a 4.00 scale. The Graduate College does not require the GRE, though individual programmes may. Programme-specific requirements are listed in the Graduate Admissions Guide.

Domestic applicants: USD 15,500 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

International applicants: USD 35,800 a year (2026-27). FY 2027 published base tuition for the Non-Resident Graduate rate band, which applies to main-campus graduate programmes. Excludes mandatory fees, college fees, program fees and differential tuition, housing and meal plans. Source

Spring semester begins January 13 and fall semester begins August 23 for undergraduate international students; for graduate students spring begins January 14 and fall August 25.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.arizona.edu/admissions

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