Overview

Take your passion for physics to the next level with a graduate degree from NDSU. The Department of Physics at North Dakota State University is designed for students with a strong understanding in physics, the program offers Master of Science and doctorate degrees tailored to your academic and research ambitions.

Key Facts

At NDSU, you’ll work alongside renowned faculty in a research-intensive environment, with opportunities to explore experimental, theoretical and computational physics. Whether it’s investigating polymer physics, advancing physics education research or pioneering remote sensing techniques, the program empowers you to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Optics for Scientists and Engineers

Lasers for Scientists and Engineers

Elements of Photonics

Thermal and Statistical Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

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For U.S. students, one month before registration.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fargo, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You are required to submit your online application and nonrefundable $35 application fee

A statement of purpose is required for admission consideration and must be uploaded to your online application

Three (3) letters of recommendation

Submitting your transcripts (statement of marks)

All graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship or residency, must demonstrate proficiency with the English language before they will be considered for admission to a graduate program

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23460 USD / year

≈ 23460 USD / year
Out-of-State

20100 USD / year

≈ 20100 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13410 USD / year

≈ 13410 USD / year

Living costs

Fargo

United States

870 - 1260 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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