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    Physics

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    Cambridge, USMaster'sIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $57,328.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    8
    Credits
    $105.00
    App fee

    Physics at Harvard University is a 8-credit, 1-year, in-person Master's program based in Cambridge, US. Tuition is $57,328 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Covers experimental and theoretical physics including atomic and molecular physics, quantum optics, condensed-matter physics, biophysics, astrophysics, high-energy particle physics, quantum field theory, string theory, and relativity.

    Focus: research
    2 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026: Physics & Astronomy) | 2 (US News Best Global Universities for Physics)

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min Physics & General GRE scores will remain optional
    TOEFL
    required
    Min Earning a minimum score of 80 on the internet based test (iBT) of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Earning a minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $44,280.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Physics at Harvard University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Physics at Harvard University is $57,328 across 8 required credits.
    Is Physics at Harvard University online or in-person?
    Physics at Harvard University is offered in-person.
    How long does Physics at Harvard University take to complete?
    Physics at Harvard University is structured around 1 year and 8 credits.
    Is Physics at Harvard University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Physics at Harvard University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    What work-permit options follow Physics at Harvard University?
    Post-completion work rights for Physics at Harvard University: 12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)