Graduate Study in Physics and Astronomy
at The University of Toledo

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Philosophy of the Graduate Program

The aim of the graduate program in physics is to provide the opportunity for personal interaction that is characteristic of a small program with the international research contacts and world-class faculty stature often found in larger programs.

Notice: stipend enhancement awards

The Department of Physics and Astronomy will award assistantship stipend enhancements to exceptionally well-qualified students entering in fall 2008 with interests in astrophysics and condensed matter/materials physics/photovoltaics.
  • Stipend enhancement amount is $1,000 per semester, renewable for up to 3 years.
  • For further details, please inquire by email.
  • These interest areas have been designated for enhancement by The University of Toledo.
  • Students with interests in other areas in the department will continue to receive full consideration.

Program Overview: One-Page Brochures in PDF

Degrees Offered

Admission requirements

Financial Aid and Costs of Study

For More Information: In-Depth Description from Peterson's Guide

Graduate courses

Click here to access the graduate physics section of the UT catalog (PDF, 116k).

Research Opportunities and Facilities

Ph.D. Graduates, Last Ten Years

How to apply

Applications should be submitted to: Graduate School, UH 3240, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606-3390, U.S.A. or at the graduate school's on-line application link. Applications for assistantships should be complete six months before intended first enrollment, although later applications can sometimes be accepted.

Correspondence and Information:

Nancy D. Morrison
Professor of Astronomy and
Chair, Graduate Admissions Committee
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Mail Stop 113
The University of Toledo
Toledo OH 43606


Phone: 419-530-2659
Fax: 419-530-5167 (Ritter Astrophysical Research Center)
E-mail: Nancy Morrison, Graduate Commitee chair

This page last updated: Wednesday, November 28, 2007

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