Overview

Physics students at Nanyang Technological University take a selection of advanced courses, and perform research under the supervision of a faculty member. The programme culminates in writing a scientific thesis and defending it before a panel of experts.

What you'll study

The Division performs world-class research in many fields, including condensed-matter physics, photonics, atomic physics, biophysics, soft matter physics, spintronics, quantum information, and more. We have a vibrant mix of both theoretical and experimental specialists, and have close scientific collaborations not only within NTU, but also other universities and research institutions around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Nonlinear Dynamics

Particle Physics

Advanced Numerical Methods for Physicists

Optical Spectroscopic Techniques

Nonlinear Optics

Advanced Topics in Physics

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Singapore, Singapore

Disciplines

Physics View 3 other PhDs in Physics in Singapore

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants may optionally have a MSc degree in physics or a related discipline, but this is not mandatory. If the university has an honours system, at least second-upper class honours in the MSc degree, or the equivalent, is required.

International applicants must have either GRE General Test scores or GATE scores. A GRE subject score in Physics is welcome but not required.

International applicants who are not native English speakers must have TOEFL scores or IETLS scores.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22850 SGD / year

≈ 22850 SGD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

14700 SGD / year

≈ 14700 SGD / year

Living costs

Singapore

1878 - 3880 SGD / month

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