PhD of Physics
Illinois Institute of Technology
- Chicago, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Physics at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Physics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
- Interpret evidence
- Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Government
- Industry
- Consulting
- Software
- Data analysis
Curriculum
- Research covers hard and soft condensed matter
- Applied physics such as sensors and photonics
- And particle and black hole physics.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent; GRE required for most Ph.D. Programmes (see programme page)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 115
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Passport or government identification
- Academic transcripts
- Bachelor degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English or teaching-language proficiency evidence
How to apply
- Review doctoral entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and degree certificates. Prepare a research proposal and academic references. Identify a suitable research area or supervisor when required. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $35,575 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 USD |
| Deposit | $300 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Mies Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering, Applied Science, And Health |
| Department | Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days leftProgram starts
August 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Scholarships
Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 31 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $35,575 USD per year. The application fee is $100 USD. The deposit is $300 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,694 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 115.
Institutional merit scholarship opportunities are available to eligible applicants, With award criteria and deadlines varying by admission category.

