An undergraduate degree in physics at MIT prepares students very well for graduate studies in physics, as well as for a variety of academic or research-related careers.

The MIT Physics Department is one of the best places in the world for research and education in physics. We have been ranked the number one physics department since 2002 by US News & World …

The MIT Department of Physics is recognized as a worldwide leader in physics research, providing students with opportunities across a wide range of fields. We strive to be at the forefront of many …

An undergraduate degree in physics at MIT, with its emphasis on learning to solve problems, provides an excellent basis for graduate study in physics and related fields; it is also a great foundation for …

atomic, biological, condensed matter, and plasma physics. Our research program extends the frontiers of human understanding of space, time, matter, and energy in all its forms, from the subatomic to the …

The links at the left will lead you to overviews of the research done in the Physics Department, organized in four broad areas, as well as to the web pages of the faculty working in each area.

The staff of the Physics Academic Programs Office supports every aspect of the Physics education program at MIT. We are a friendly, welcoming team of professionals dedicated to the success of all …

Thank you for considering the PhD program in Physics at MIT. Information regarding our graduate program and our application process can be found below and through the links on this page.

The MIT Physics Department offers an outstanding course curriculum. We recommend that you acquaint yourself with the course offerings before choosing classes. It should be noted that our departmental …

The MIT Department of Physics has a graduate population of between 260 and 290 students, with approximately 45 students starting and graduating each year. Almost all students are pursuing a PhD …