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    Physics

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    Atlanta, USMSIn-person18 months
    STEM-OPT
    $38,280.00
    Tuition
    over 18mo
    47%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is a 30-credit, 18-month, in-person MS program based in Atlanta, US. Tuition is $38,280 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Requires core graduate courses in electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics, plus 6 hours of 8000-level special problems or master's practicum research with a physics faculty member, and electives in advanced physics topics. Students present on their research project at the end of the program.

    Focus: research
    QS: 34 | US News #21 Physics

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min The TOEFL minimum is 106
    IELTS
    required
    Min The IELTS test minimum is 7.5, and all skills must be greater than or equal to 7.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $24,796.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is $38,280 across 30 required credits.
    Is Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus online or in-person?
    Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is offered in-person.
    How long does Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus take to complete?
    Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is structured around 18 months and 30 credits.
    Is Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
    Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus reports an acceptance rate of approximately 47%.