PhD in Physics 60 months PHD Programme By National University of Singapore (NUS) |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

42,200 SGDTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Jan, AugStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Physics, NUS, offers full-time and part-time graduate studies by research leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Graduate students in the Department have a choice of a wide range of research fields. Now, the department has 74 faculty members in which many of them are also members of one of the research centers – “Center for Quantum Technologies”, “Graphene Research Center”, “Nanocore” and “Mechanobiology Institute”, as well as the “Center for Ion Beam Application” and the “Center for Computational Science and Engineering”. It is supported by over 40 research staff, 54 technical/clerical staff and a well-equipped workshop. The Department has extensive facilities with state-of-the-art instrumentation suitable for both fundamental and applied research. Currently the graduate community numbers at about 200 with a good mix of local and foreign students. A friendly and informal atmosphere exists among staff and students as collaborative work with other disciplines and industrial R & D abound. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Physics, NUS, offers full-time and part-time graduate studies by research leading to the degrees of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).

Graduate students in the Department have a choice of a wide range of research fields. Now, the department has 74 faculty members in which many of them are also members of one of the research centers – “Center for Quantum Technologies”, “Graphene Research Center”, “Nanocore” and “Mechanobiology Institute”, as well as the “Center for Ion Beam Application” and the “Center for Computational Science and Engineering”. It is supported by over 40 research staff, 54 technical/clerical staff and a well-equipped workshop. The Department has extensive facilities with state-of-the-art instrumentation suitable for both fundamental and applied research. Currently the graduate community numbers at about 200 with a good mix of local and foreign students. A friendly and informal atmosphere exists among staff and students as collaborative work with other disciplines and industrial R & D abound. 

Admission Requirements

320+
85+
6+
  • A good GPA in a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree.
  • A well-crafted Personal Statement detailing research interests, career aspirations, and motivations for choosing our program.
  • Letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees, offering valuable insights into the applicant’s qualifications and research potential.
  • A comprehensive CV highlighting academic accomplishments and pertinent experience.
  • Research Proposal

5 Years
Jan
Aug

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
39,700 SGD
International
42,200 SGD

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