PhD in Physics - Soft Matter in Atlanta United States | Georgia Institute of Technology

Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 29,140
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Soft Matter Research Group within Georgia Tech's School of Physics operates at the intersection of colloidal physics, nanoscience, granular materials, and fluid dynamics. Our team employs multi-scale experimental approaches alongside theoretical frameworks to investigate scientifically significant and technologically applicable subjects. These include fundamental processes governing fluid interface dynamics across various scales, the behavior of liquid crystals in curved geometries, soft particle interactions in complex fluids, and confined self-assembly phenomena. With a foundation in fundamental research, the Georgia Tech Soft Matter Group simultaneously addresses engineering applications through innovations in instrumentation development and advanced micro/nanofabrication techniques.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.5

Qualification Requirements

You do not need to have a BS in Physics to apply to our program, but you have to have taken junior/senior level courses in Classical Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism, Quantum Mechanics, and Statistical (Thermal) Physics.

If your career plan is to do Research, you should apply directly to the Ph.D. program not the MS Program. Almost all students directly enter a Ph.D. program after earning their BS degree. Our Ph.D. students are given a Teaching Assistantship and tuition is not charged. Our MS students are given no financial support and must pay full tuition.

Official transcripts are required with the application.

The TOEFL minimum is 106 and official scores must be sent directly from ETS. Occasionally, offers are made to students with scores in the 100-105 range. If your score is less than 100, retake the TOEFL exam and raise your score.

The IELTS test minimum is 7.5, and all skills must be greater than or equal to 7.

Tuition USD 29,140

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