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Students seeking to enroll in the physics graduate programs should have a background in the usual undergraduate courses in physics, mathematics and other sciences. Graduates from related fields of study in pure and applied sciences, and engineering, may be accepted on a probationary basis until they have completed any necessary undergraduate courses in physics.

Steps to complete application

Step 1

  • Complete the IUPUI Online Application: Please be sure to complete the Personal Statement regarding your goals and plans for your professional career in the on-line application.
  • Also note the specific area of Physics that interests you.
  • An application fee will be charged which may be paid by credit or debit card. 
  • The deadline for being considered into the graduate program for the Fall semester is March 15.
  • For the Spring semester it is November 15.
  • Please be aware that fellowships may have deadlines different from these.

Step 2

Mail the following required application materials to:

Director of Graduate Programs
Department of Physics
IUPUI School of Science
402 N. Blackford St., LD 154
Indianapolis IN 46202-3273

  • Letters of Recommendation: We require three letters of recommendation from people familiar with you and your student and/or professional career. (See recommended letter format.)
  • Transcripts: One original copy of the official transcript(s) of all previous university work is required. All degrees awarded should be documented. A list of university courses and their titles which do not appear on the transcript(s) should also be sent to us.
  • GRE: You are required to take the Graduate Record Examination general test. The subject test in physics is not required, but is strongly encouraged. Please have the documentation of your score mailed directly to us from Educational Testing Service.
  • TOEFL: Foreign students must take the TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum scores required for admission are 79 (TOEFL internet-based test);"the actual cut rates under the four categories as imposed by the graduate school.
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Additional information

Fellowships & Assistantship: Fall semester deadline to be considered for a Fellowship or a Teaching Assistantship is March 15. In addition University Fellowships are available. Those have an earlier deadline of January 15.

Physics Qualifying Exam: The Qualifying Exam must be taken, at the latest, after completing the first semester of graduate work. Two consecutive attempts are permitted to obtain a passing grade. A free attempt is granted to the student upon first enrolling in the Department

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Department of Physics

Physics LD154 | 402 N Blackford St. Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-274-6900