Universities in North America
89 PhD Programs in Physics in North America
- programs
- 89 programs
- universities
- 57 universities
- taught in English
- 100% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 27,622 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Physics in North America and Doctorate in Physics in North America.
North America has 89 phd programs in physics open to international students, at 57 universities. Almost all of them — 100% — are taught in English. Fees cluster around 27,622 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 15,863 USD and 34,646 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programs
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Top universities for Physics in North America
Ranked by how many physics programs each one runs in North America — the count is next to the name.
- Indiana University Bloomington (6)
- University of Minnesota (4)
- Vanderbilt University (4)
- University of Oklahoma (4)
- California Institute of Technology (4)
- University of Waterloo, Canada (3)
- University of Maryland, College Park (3)
- University of Alaska Fairbanks (2)
- University of Guelph (2)
- Laval University, Quebec City (2)
January intake in North America
7 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- PhD in Physics — University of Windsor · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics — University of South Dakota · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics — Temple University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics (Applied Physics), Ph.D. — University of South Florida · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Integrated Biomedical Physics — East Carolina University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Physics — Laval University, Quebec City · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Physics in North America: common questions
- How many physics programs are there in North America?
- 89 physics phd programs at 57 universities in North America are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in North America cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in physics in North America is 27,622 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 15,863 USD and 34,646 USD a year.
- Can I study physics in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programs in North America in our catalog are taught in English (89 of 89).
- Are any of these physics programs available online?
- 1 of the 89 programs in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
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