Key Information
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Mar 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before May 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before Aug 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 71
- IELTS: 4.5
Credits
38 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Starkville, United States
Disciplines
Physics, Mathematics, Natural Sciences
Overview
We currently have a diverse student body of 48 students from 12 countries: Bangladesh, China, Eritrea, Ghana, India, Iran, Nepal, Nigeria, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and USA [for Fall 2018]. We have also had successful students from Cameroon, Turkey, Russia, etc. This Applied Physics PhD degree is offered at Mississippi State University.
Key Facts
The 17 research-active faculty offer research opportunities in Nuclear Physics, Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Astronomy and Computational Physics. We offer both MS and PhD programs. The MS program has a thesis and a non-thesis option. For the PhD program we offer both a Physics PhD (under the College of Arts & Sciences) and an Engineering/Applied Physics PhD (under the Bagley College of Engineering).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Theoretical Physics
- Electromagnetic Theory
- Quantum Mechanics
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 71
- IELTS: 4.5
General requirements
- To earn the doctoral degree, a candidate must demonstrate mastery of a particular field of knowledge, of the techniques of research, and of the correlation of their specialty with the larger areas of knowledge, especially those directly related to their field of interest.
- Refer to Graduate Degrees and Majors Offered for a complete list of Doctoral programs.
- Check Requirements Quick Reference for admission requirements for specific programs.
- Consult Admissions Information and the specific doctoral program description in the correct College and Degree Programs section.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 39,286 AUD / year ≈ 27,637 USD / year
- Out-of-State: 39,286 AUD / year ≈ 27,637 USD / year
- Domestic (In-State): 14,289 AUD / year ≈ 10,052 USD / year
Living costs
Starkville, United States: 1,137–1,848 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Physics. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.