Overview

The Mathematical Physics Ph.D. degree curriculum focuses on using techniques from mathematics to formulate and solve problems in physics as well as applying insights from physics to the solution of problems in mathematics.

Feature

The Mathematical Physics (Physics) program at Indiana University Bloomington offers advanced training for students in the overlapping areas of mathematics, theoretical physics, and their applications from a unified point of view and promotes research in the field.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Indiana University's Department of Physics is known for conducting world-leading research across a wide portfolio of subdisciplines in physics while also cultivating knowledge in both graduate and undergraduate students.

The department pays close attention to mentoring, advising, and professional development. And while research involves inquiry into vast and intractable problems, the faculty are interactive, friendly, and personable.

IU's Department of Mathematics has been expanding the frontiers of mathematical understanding on a wide range of topics for over 100 years. It is a nationally recognized and vibrant center for high-quality research and training with faculty who conduct world-class research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

90 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bloomington, United States

Disciplines

Mathematics View 142 other PhDs in Mathematics in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Official online application form through the University Graduate School.

Official scores from the Graduate Record Examination, including the Advanced Test in Mathematics scores are required for Ph.D. and M.A. applicants and recommended for M.A.T. applicants.

Observation Hours. List your coursework completed in Mathematics.

Three letters of recommendation.

A resume/CV.

Academic records received in any other condition, such as transcripts that arrive in an unsealed envelope, or that are emailed or uploaded by the student, or that are printed from the university portal, are not considered “official.”

A personal statement which elaborates on one or more of the following:

Discuss a topic, idea, or concept that you find is interesting and worth sharing.

Talk about a problem you solved or a problem solved by someone that inspired you.

Students have a background identity, interest, or talent that differentiates them from other people.

The application fee is $70.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30748 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30748 USD / year

≈ 30748 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

10766 USD / year

≈ 10766 USD / year

Living costs

Bloomington

United States

1071 - 1733 USD / month

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