M.S in Physics

M.S in Physics

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, Illinois, USA
M.S in Physics
Duration1.5-2 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • Illinois Tech is an excellent choice for graduate study in physics as the department is small, collegial, and collaborative
  • Research is organized into small groups of faculty members, postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduate students working closely on related projects
  • Classes are generally small and informal, and the thesis research is carried out in close collaboration with the faculty adviser
  • Students will study subjects such as Methods of Theoretical Physics, Electromagnetic Theory, Analytical Dynamics, Quantum Theory, Statistical Mechanics
  • The requirements for the Master of Science in physics are the completion of 32 credit hours in coursework 
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees2160873 INR
Hostel & Meals1065642 INR
Insurance123556 INR
Transportation168452 INR
Books and Supplies65916 INR
Miscellaneous249016 INR
Activity Fee18310 INR
Student Service Fee65184 INR
New Student Fee21972 INR
Total1778048 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicant should have a four-year bachelor's degree with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution
ExamsTOEFL: 90
  • With a minimum section score of 20

IELTS: 6.5
  • With a minimum section score of 6.5

PTE: 63
  • With a minimum section score of 53

GRE: 304
  • 304 (quantitative and verbal) 2.5 (analytical writing)

Additional info
  • During the admission process, Illinois Tech waives TOEFL or IELTS requirements if the applicants:
    • first or native language is English
    • have received a degree from an English-speaking institution and have attended that school for at least two years
    • school’s official medium of instruction is in English, per transcripts
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