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USD 42660

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*Subject to change and other fees
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USD 65

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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100

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

A physics master’s prepares you for a variety of professional opportunities. Whether your interests are in quantum mechanics or studying the entire universe with general relativity, you can gain the research and technical skills needed to achieve your career goals.

Students in RIT’s physics MS program are trained in the core areas of physics and can choose sub-areas of physics that align with their interests and career aspirations. Sub-areas may include: atomic, molecular, and optical physics; computational physics; lasers; modern and quantum optics; nanoscale physics; physics education research; radiation, scattering, and spectroscopy; relativity and gravitation; solid-state, materials, and device physics; and soft matter and biological physics.

At RIT you don’t just study these areas, you work directly with faculty conducting research. The School of Physics and Astronomy conducts millions of dollars in research annually in experimental, theoretical, applied, and computational physics. Gain hands-on experience and put your knowledge into practice with access to our labs and equipment and as part of our strategic research centers.

You will also develop professional skills in organization and leadership, managing research teams, promoting innovation or sustainable technologies, entrepreneurship and intellectual property, finance and accounting, data science, scientific visualization, electronics, STEM pedagogy and education research, public policy, and communication. The RIT physics master's program offers robust, advanced training in a flexible format that allows you to meet your personal career goals.

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Additional Information

Program Level Master's Degree

College/University Processing Time 21 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2026

Closed

Aug 2025

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in physics, applied physics, or a closely-related discipline within the physical/mathematical sciences or engineering fields.

    7 IELTS Score
    100 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    70 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    300 Gre Minimum Overall Score
    70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

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    42660

    Tuition Fee
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    USD 65

    Application Fee
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    16750 Per year

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    Scholarships

    First-year merit scholarships range from $14,000 - $27,000* annually ($56,000 to $108,000* over the length of the undergraduate degree).


    RIT Graduate Scholarships are awarded by academic programs in recognition of students’ records of academic excellence. The amount of the award varies by student and department. Scholarships do not include a stipend. These awards carry with them the expectation that students will maintain a minimum academic standard (3.0 cumulative grade point average) and make satisfactory progress toward their degrees.


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