PhD in Physics in North America
89 phd programmes in physics at 57 universities in North America are open to international students; 100% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 27,622 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 15,863 USD and 34,646 USD.
Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Physics programmes
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Universities for physics in North America
- 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)
PhD in Physics in North America: common questions
- How many physics programmes are there in North America?
- 89 physics phd programmes at 57 universities in North America are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
- How much does a physics degree in North America cost?
- The median yearly tuition for phd programmes in physics in North America is 27,622 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 15,863 USD and 34,646 USD per year.
- Can I study physics in North America in English?
- Yes — 100% of the physics programmes in North America in our catalogue are taught in English (89 of 89).
- Are any of these physics programmes available online?
- 1 of the 89 programmes in North America are delivered online or by distance learning.
Planning to study physics in North America?
An advisor who knows admissions in North America can shortlist physics programmes for your budget and profile.