Program Overview
- Program type: PhD
- Study mode: Full-time
- Duration: 5–6 years (60–72 months)
- Intake size: 1–2 students
- Funding: Fully funded (via a combination of RA/TA support, internal scholarships, external scholarships, and/or tuition waivers)
Research Areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
- Quantum Information Science
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- Nanoelectronics
- Microelectromechanical Systems
- Integrated Circuits and Systems
- Photonics and Quantum Electronics
Eligibility
- Academic background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related major (computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, materials, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, etc.)
- GPA (Bachelor’s): ≥ 3.6
- GPA (Master’s): ≥ 3.8
- English proficiency: TOEFL 100 (each section ≥ 20) or IELTS 7 (each section ≥ 6)
- English waiver: US Bachelor’s degree, or Master’s degree from an English-taught country (waiver possible)
- Letters of recommendation: 3 academic letters
- Preferred: Strong research experience
Application Windows
- Deadline: TBD
- Rolling admissions: TBD
Timeline (Fall cycle)
- Now–early October: Submit English CV and related materials for preliminary evaluation
- October: Shortlisted applicants interview with potential supervisor
- Before early December: After passing interview, submit official application materials via the official website
- December–January (next year): Finalists interviewed by the school admissions committee
- February–March (next year): Receive admission offer
Source URL
- TBD
Notes
- Application materials:
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Personal and research statement (max 3 pages)
- Official transcripts
- English test score report
- 3 recommendation letters
- Optional: additional materials such as published papers