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

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around recommendations for institutions offering strong PhD programs in Mathematical Physics. Participants share insights on various universities and their respective strengths in the field, considering both American and European options.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Aron expresses interest in pursuing a PhD in Mathematical Physics and seeks recommendations for good institutions.
  • One participant suggests Stony Brook in New York as a promising option for mathematical physics.
  • Another participant mentions Princeton as a notable institution for this field.
  • A different participant recommends the University of York, highlighting its appeal for studying mathematical physics.
  • One reply proposes ENS (Ulm) as a strong European program, suggesting it may suit Aron’s mathematical background.
  • Another participant notes the University of Utrecht in Holland as a good choice for theoretical physics.
  • ETH Zurich is also mentioned as an excellent institution for mathematical physics.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present multiple competing views regarding the best institutions for PhD programs in Mathematical Physics, with no consensus reached on a singular recommendation.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not specify criteria for evaluating the programs, such as faculty expertise, research opportunities, or specific areas of focus within Mathematical Physics.

Who May Find This Useful

Undergraduate students considering a PhD in Mathematical Physics, particularly those evaluating institutions in America and Europe.

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/
 
princeton
 
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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