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PhD Physics at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

PhD Physics is offered by the Physics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Washington.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 90 credits  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

90 credits; Core/Foundation (24 credits):; PHYS 513, PHYS 514, PHYS 517, PHYS 518, PHYS 524, PHYS 505, PHYS 528; Electives; (min. 15 credits); : Five advanced courses in Physics; Dissertation (27 credits):; PHYS 800; Remaining credits (24 credits):; Any 500-level or above course work as approved by Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC); Exams:; Written qualifying examination (typically completed before or during the second year), oral general examination for admission to candidacy, and oral final examination.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: USD 18,045 a year (2026-27). Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes technolog Source

International applicants: USD 32,346 a year (2026-27). Non-Resident rate. Seattle campus, full-time, Autumn+Winter+Spring quarters, rate band "Graduate Tier I"; the programme is assigned to this tier in the UW 2026-27 Programs in Each Graduate Tier list. Tuition only (operating + building fee); excludes techn Source

Graduate programmes open for admission at different times and have varying deadlines; entry quarter and dates are set by each programme.

Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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