Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics

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# =92QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Study Level

PHD

The Duke graduate program in physics equips promising students from all over the world with the skills and experience to perform cutting-edge scientific research in physics. Our students go on to become the next generation of leading teachers, scholars, researchers and professionals. Graduate education at Duke is designed to solidify students' command of the concepts and methods of the discipline through course work and research. Students participate in state-of-the-art research early in their tenure, working closely with a faculty member, to gain personal research experience and a deep understanding of a particular subfield. The education culminates in the completion of a Ph.D. dissertation based on an original piece of research. Faculty, students and staff within the department maintain a professional environment with a welcoming culture and a truly international climate, so that all students can fully develop their talents and the joy of doing science pervades everyone's experience . The Department of Physics supports a variety of programs that are at the frontier of basic research. Areas of specialization include nonlinear dynamics and complex systems, quantum nanoscience, quantum optics/ultra-cold atoms, free electron lasers, biological physics, experimental high energy physics, experimental nuclear physics, nuclear and particle theory, condensed matter theory, string theory, and gravitation. The research groups are not large but are all very active and enjoy a high reputation; this provides the opportunity for students to participate in frontier research, while fostering a strong interaction between students and faculty. The department is the site of the Triangle Universities Nuclear Laboratory and the Duke Free Electron Laser Laboratory. The high energy physics group conducts research at major international laboratories (e.g., Fermilab, CERN and Super-Kamiokande). The Center for Nonlinear Studies is a cooperative program involving faculty members of the departments of Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and the Pratt School of Engineering. The Center for Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences fosters trans-disciplinary research employing mathematical techniques. The Center for Geometry and Theoretical Physics involves both Physics and Mathematics departments.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Study Level

PHD

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

Other English language requirements : TOEFL with a paper-based score of 577.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

0 USD

Other Expenses

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QS subject rankings

2013
#51-100
2014
#51-100
2015
#51-100
2016
#101-150
2017
#101-150
2018
#101-150
2019
#101-150
2020
#101-150
2021
#=112
2022
#=118
2023
#137
2024
#=123
2025
#=92

Ranking criteria

Overall

74.7

Academic Reputation

66.9

Citations per Paper

94.8

Employer Reputation

74.2

H-index Citations

81.9

International Research Network

66.1

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics

# =92QS Subject Rankings

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Physics and AstronomyMain Subject Area

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Main Subject

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