Overview

A Ph.D. in Physics from the University of North Dakota gives you the knowledge and skills you need to help unlock the deepest mysteries of the universe.

Our department features small classes, collaborative relationships and high-level research opportunities. Working with state-of-the-art scientific tools, you'll pursue your own investigations and contribute to existing knowledge in the field.

Outcomes

Through the Ph.D. program in Physics at UND, you'll gain:

Competency in graduate-level physics including mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, statistical physics and theoretical methods
The skills required to carry out programs of independent research at a research laboratory or as a university faculty member
Oral presentation skills
Experience in writing research papers
Analytical skills needed to work as a professional physicist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cosmology
Statistical Physics
Solid State Physics
Theory of Electricity and Magnetism
Analytical Mechanics
Quantum Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00
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Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
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Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Grand Forks, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

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Other requirements

General requirements

Successful completion of a master’s degree
An overall GPA of 3.0 for all graduate work.
Completed all undergraduate preparation.
Presentation of scores on the GRE General Test and advanced physics test is recommended.
Be recommended for doctoral work by the department.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25200 USD / year

≈ 25200 USD / year
Out-of-State

18900 USD / year

≈ 18900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12600 USD / year

≈ 12600 USD / year

Living costs

Grand Forks

United States

1000 - 2180 USD / month

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