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    Physics

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    Providence, USMSIn-person2 years
    STEM-OPT
    $81,960.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    27%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    27
    Cohort
    students
    81
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Physics at Brown University is a 81-credit, 2-year, in-person ms program based in Providence, US. Tuition is $81,960 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires 8 credits of 2000-level courses, including four from PhD core courses, with a recommended master's thesis. It covers fundamental principles of physics through core and upper-level courses, with opportunities for research in areas like condensed matter, high energy physics, cosmology, astrophysics, and biophysics.

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $33,180.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Physics at Brown University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Physics at Brown University is $81,960 across 81 required credits.
    Is Physics at Brown University online or in-person?
    Physics at Brown University is offered in-person.
    How long does Physics at Brown University take to complete?
    Physics at Brown University is structured around 2 years and 81 credits.
    Is Physics at Brown University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Physics at Brown University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Physics at Brown University?
    Physics at Brown University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 27%.