09/12/2025
PhD opportunities in physics at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at UNL has world-class research programs in condensed matter and materials physics, atomic, molecular, optical, and plasma physics, and high-energy physics – all in both experiment and theory. In the last five years, 50 students have successfully earned PhD degrees.
All graduate students in our department are supported by full teaching or research assistantships, which include a full tuition waiver and a stipend starting at $2322 per month. Newly admitted students are also considered for merit-based fellowships varying from $2000 to $8000 per year over 2-3 years. The admission requirements and answers to some frequently asked questions can be found on our website. GRE scores are not required, and the TOEFL score may be waived if English was the official language of instruction for the applicant's college degree. The application fee is $50. Fee waivers may be available on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire at [email protected] and mention this email.
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Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Academics Undergraduate Resource Center Graduate Graduate Resources Graduate Student Directory Class and Lab Syllabi Nebraska CAS Department of Physics and Astronomy Graduate Our department offers doctoral degrees with specializations in three major subdisciplines of physics. We do not offer a separ...