Study Doctor of Philosophy in Physics at The Catholic University of America – Globally Recruit in the USA, School of Arts and Sciences

What will I learn?

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in physics are required to complete fifty-three semester hours, of which thirty-five must be in physics. In the physics courses, a B average must be maintained. Mastery of the material presented in PHYS 525, 611, 612, 615, 621, 622, 623, 624, 659, and 660 is required of all students. Additional work is arranged according to the preferences of the student. A maximum of nine semester hours in courses below 600 may be applied toward the degree. A comprehensive examination, which includes both written and oral parts, must be passed after the equivalent of two full years of study. In addition, candidates must present a satisfactory dissertation.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (6 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$52,190.00 per year
University Services Fee - 590
Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

CUA Campus

620 Michigan Ave., N.E.,

Chicago,

Washington,

20064, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for graduate programs who hold undergraduate degrees from foreign institutions of higher education must provide, as part of the application process, a degree equivalency evaluation from a reputable credentials evaluation service recognized by The University. This ensures that applications are given full consideration by University officials who may not be familiar with the education program of that specific institution.

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 550 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - varies by program, generally around 6.5

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadlines: November 1- for Spring; July 1- for Fall.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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