What institutions offer top programs in Mathematical Physics for PhD students?

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Top institutions for pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Physics include Stony Brook University in New York, University of York in the UK, École Normale Supérieure (ENS) in France, University of Utrecht in the Netherlands, and ETH Zurich in Switzerland. These programs are recognized for their strong emphasis on theoretical physics and mathematical foundations. Students with a solid background in mathematics, such as those from Ecole Polytechnique, will find these institutions particularly suitable for advanced studies in this field.

PREREQUISITES
  • Strong foundation in mathematics, particularly in areas relevant to physics.
  • Understanding of Statistical Mechanics and Exactly Solvable Systems.
  • Familiarity with theoretical physics concepts.
  • Knowledge of European and American higher education systems.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the PhD program offerings at Stony Brook University.
  • Explore the Mathematical Physics department at the University of York.
  • Investigate the PhD opportunities at École Normale Supérieure (ENS).
  • Look into the MSc in Theoretical Physics at the University of Utrecht.
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Undergraduate students in physics, prospective PhD candidates in Mathematical Physics, and anyone seeking to understand top academic programs in theoretical physics.

AronH
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Hello!

I'm a undergraduate student in the last year of my Physics B.Sc. I've done a lot of Mathematics in a program at Ecole Polytechnique in France (Master 1 in Physics, european system). I would like to do my PhD in Mathematical Physics, I've studied some Statistical Mechanics and Exactly solvable systems, but I would like a program with others possibilites too. However I don't know which institutions are good.

If you have any recomendations I would be very glad to hear them.

Thanks in advance,



Aron
 
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Hi Aron, recently somethings I recently read about Stony Brook in New York made it sound like a good place for mathematical physics:

http://www.scgp.stonybrook.edu/
 
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thanks a lot.
 
I've never been there but always thought the University of York seemed like a nice place to study mathematical physics: http://maths.york.ac.uk/www/Physics

Do you want to study in America or Europe?
 
Hi AronH,

Since you are at Ecole Polytechnique I reckon that you have a good level in mathematics. Wouldn't ENS (Ulm) be something for you then? I think they must have one of the strongest programs in Europe... Also, I know the University of Utrecht (that is in Holland) is very good in theoretical physics and they offer a MSc in Theoretical Physics.
 
ETH Zurich is also excellent.
 
I was considering study in America.
But the places you have suggested seem a good option too. I will take a good look at them.
Thank you!
 

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