About Physics ‣ Ph.d. in Purdue University
The Department of Physics and Astronomy has a 100-year tradition of transforming students into first-rate scientists who work in academia and industry. 56 faculty members, including two members of the National Academy of Sciences, provide mentorship and motivation in a welcoming community of scientists. Join 150 students pursuing graduate degrees in a program ranked in the top 20% of physics graduate schools in the US (USNWR, 2018).
Experience the excitement of original research in a wide variety of physics disciplines and interdisciplinary studies including astrophysics, AMO (atomic, molecular, and optical), biological, condensed matter, high energy nuclear, high energy particle, PER (physics education research), planetary physics and geophysics.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 90
Purdue University Highlights
Year of Establishment |
1869 |
Location |
West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
Type of University |
Public |
G.P.A required |
3.5-3.9 |
Number of Undergraduate Programs |
200 |
Number of Graduate Programs |
29 |
Number of Doctorate Program |
7 |
Number of Students |
40,000+ |
Number of International Students |
9,000+ |
Campus Housing |
Available |
Number of Campuses |
6 |
Average Annual Tuition and Fees (International) |
30,794 |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Work study |
Purdue University Cost of Attendance
Before applying for admission, you should have a rough idea of how much you'll have to spend. The cost of living in the United States for an academic year at a university is as follows.
Tuition Fee
The tuition charge for the institute's various programmes varies depending on their degree and duration. However, the following is an estimate of the fee and room allocation for students:-
Expenses |
Amount (USD) |
Tuition fees |
30,794 |
Room/Board |
10,030 |
Subtotal |
40,824 |
Other Expenses
Other expenses apart from tuition fee to be considered while applying for admission
Books/Supplies |
1,000 |
Transportation |
2,260 |
Miscellaneous |
1,150 |
Subtotal |
4,770 |
Estimated total |
45,594 |