Key information Duration Full-time: 60 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026 Language
English TOEFL iBT: 57 IELTS: 7 Credits 10 SCH Delivered On Campus Campus Location Evanston, United States Disciplines Physics, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Overview Education The Applied Physics program at Northwestern University is designed to allow students to complete their PhD studies in as little as five years. Students can complete the required courses during the first year, allowing them to fully focus their efforts on research starting as of the second year. Unlike programs based in a single department, Applied Physics students can take advantage of the scholarships, learning opportunities, and other resources offered by both the McCormick School of Engineering, the Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences, and nearby Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. The program prepares graduates for professional careers in science and technology, either in academics or in industry, and seeks to ensure that our graduates recognize and take advantage of scientific and technological opportunities wherever they may arise. Programme Structure Courses include: Chemical & Statistical Thermodynamics of Materials Statistical Mechanics Quantum Mechanics Methods of Theoretical Physics Responsible Conduct for Research Training Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 57 IELTS: 7 Other requirements General requirements Admitted students must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree — or an equivalent non-U.S. degree — from a regionally accredited institution. TGS will accept applications from international students with 3-year bachelor's degrees. You may be considered for admission before you finish your undergraduate degree, but you must complete that degree before you enroll at Northwestern. In general, to apply to The Graduate School (TGS), you will be required to: Submit an application online. Pay an online application fee by credit card. Submit your Statement of Purpose. Upload your transcript or academic record. Submit your test scores (if required by your admitting program). Upload two to three Letters of Recommendation. Tuition Fees International: 13,182 AUD / year (≈ 9,344 USD / year) Out-of-State: 13,182 AUD / year (≈ 9,344 USD / year) Domestic (In-State): 13,182 AUD / year (≈ 9,344 USD / year) Additional Details: tuition (for 8 or fewer quarters): $18,689 per quarter; tuition (for more than 8 quarters): $4,672 per quarter Living costs Evanston, United States: 1,552-2,116 AUD / month Scholarships Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Applied Physics.


