Overview

Students will benefit from the program’s emphasis on quantum information sciences and faculty who are internationally renowned for their expertise in the density-functional theory-based design of quantum systems, quantum computing, quantum magnetism and quantum sensing.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the doctoral program in Physics at the University of Texas El Paso will be highly qualified for work in the various industries that are and will be impacted by quantum information sciences. These industries include but are not limited to healthcare and national security.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics
Electrodynamics
Quantum Mechanics
Advanced Statistical Mechanic
Mathematical Physics
Experimental Methods
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Astrophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

El Paso, United States

Disciplines

Physics View 190 other PhDs in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in Physics or a related discipline from an accredited university in the United States. Proof of a similar degree will be required for international students.
Minimum GPA of 3.3. Students with one or more years of career-related physics expertise may petition to have the minimum GPA requirement reconsidered.
Official transcripts of previous academic degrees
Official TOEFL scores as per UTEP Graduate School policy.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals who are qualified to comment on the potential of the applicant.
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose from the applicant detailing research interests, reason for application, and future career plans.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

9171 USD / year

≈ 9171 USD / year
Out-of-State

9171 USD / year

≈ 9171 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4473 USD / year

≈ 4473 USD / year

Living costs

El Paso

United States

888 - 1646 USD / month

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