PhD in Physics in Irvine United States | University of California Irvine

University of California Irvine | Irvine United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 26,802
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
72 months

The UC Irvine Department of Physics and Astronomy provides a graduate program culminating in a Ph.D. in Physics. Our curriculum establishes core physics knowledge while offering specialized electives across various disciplines. Students conduct innovative research across experimental, theoretical, and astrophysical domains under faculty supervision. Additionally, we provide a Chemical and Materials Physics graduate program in collaboration with UCI's Chemistry Department. Our Ph.D. graduates gain excellent preparation for careers in research, academia, and industrial sectors. Explore the following links for comprehensive details about our program, admission procedures, and graduate student resources.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

All applicants must meet the following minimum academic requirements:

  • Hold a bachelor‚Äôs degree (or equivalent) from a recognized academic institution with degree standards equivalent to those of the University of California
  • Have a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0

TOEFL Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:

  • On the TOEFL iBT minimum score of 80
  • For the paper-based test, a minimum score of 550

IELTS Score Requirements for Admission Consideration:

  • An overall minimum score of 7 for admission, with a score of no less than 6 on any individual module.
  • Applicants who qualify for admission by the above criteria, and also achieve a score of 8 or higher on the Speaking module may be eligible to serve as a Teaching Assistant.

Tuition USD 26,802

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