Overview

Students choosing the Applied Physics program of Michigan Technological University create a customized program of study. In addition to taking some core graduate level physics courses, students choose from a wider selection of courses, inside and outside the Department of Physics to gain specialized knowledge in their chosen interdisciplinary research area.

State-Of-The-Art Laboratory Facilities

The physics department boasts exceptional research labs and facilities. A recent $2.5 million renovation provided major upgrades in physics classroom technology, and a new $700,000 gift is enabling a major upgrade to physics research facilities. Physics hosts seven labs, ranging from computer labs with state-of-the-art software packages to atomic and molecular laser spectroscopy labs. Researchers also have access to other departments’ research labs, including scanning electron microscopy labs and other advanced characterization and fabrication facilities.

Careers in Applied Physics

Applied physicists are well suited to work in any career that requires strong mathematical, experimental, and/or theoretical skills. The applied physics program provides excellent flexibility enabling majors to work in academia, industry, law, and government.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Mechanics

Electrodynamics

Statistical Mechanics

Mathematical Physics

Quantum Mechanics

Applied Boundary Layer Meteorology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

3 Letters of Recommendation
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
GRE not required
No Additional Documents Accepted

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26448 USD / year

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26448 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

26448 USD / year

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Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

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Overview

State-Of-The-Art Laboratory Facilities

Careers in Applied Physics

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Houghton

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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