Graduate Studies and Admission to ASU Physics
Thank you for your interest in the graduate programs in the Department of Physics at Arizona State University. We have a range of program options, which are listed under Degree Programs.
Our programs are flexible to allow a customized selection of courses that suit each student's interests. Research rotations are required in the first two semesters, to help students explore their research interests and to get started with a faculty mentor. Research in the department features cutting-edge efforts in the four main areas of physics:
- Biological physics.
- Nanoscale and Materials Physics
- Electron Diffraction and Imaging
- Cosmology, Particle Physics & Astrophysics
If you are interested in applying to our departent, please click here. We also offer a variety of options for financing graduate studies.
If you have questions about our programs or how to apply, please contact Araceli Vizcarra, Araceli.Vizcarra@asu.edu (480) 965-9152.. For further details, please contact the Director of Graduate Admissions, Professor Peter Bennett peter.bennett@asu.edu, (480) 965-9623.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About the university
Arizona State University, a Research-I institution, is one of the largest universities in the U.S. with over 65,000 students. The Phoenix area is home to many high-tech industries with major research/fabrication facilities; examples include Motorola, Intel, Honeywell and Boeing. Even with this high level of activity, the Department of Physics remains a friendly and personal department in which to pursue an advanced degree. We encourage you to join our highly competitive, modern and interdisciplinary physics graduate program in the fastest-growing city in the United States.
We look forward to receiving your application. For more information on our program, use the menu at left or download our Graduate Handbook.
Students may wish to look at the graduate programs offered by the School of Earth and Space Exploration due to the integrated nature of cosmology, astronomy, and physics.
Wishing you the best of good fortune in your research career,
Peter Bennett
Director of Graduate Admissions
Peter.Bennett@asu.edu
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