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    Physics

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    Davis, USMSIn-person15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $64,621.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    2
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Physics at University of California-Davis is a 36-credit, 15-month, in-person MS program based in Davis, US. Tuition is $64,621 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    The program requires graduate coursework in core areas including classical physics, quantum physics, and statistical mechanics. Plan I includes a master's thesis; Plan II requires a comprehensive exam.

    Focus: both
    US News #38 in Physics

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Jan 15, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min 80 (internet based TOEFL), 550 (paper TOEFL). To serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA), all students who are not US citizens must have a TOEFL speaking subscore of at least 26 or an iBT score of at least 8, or must pass the TOEP exam administered at UC Davis.
    IELTS
    required
    Min 7 on the IELTS

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    36 months OPT (US)

    $28,370.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Physics at University of California-Davis cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Physics at University of California-Davis is $64,621 across 36 required credits.
    Is Physics at University of California-Davis online or in-person?
    Physics at University of California-Davis is offered in-person.
    How long does Physics at University of California-Davis take to complete?
    Physics at University of California-Davis is structured around 15 months and 36 credits.
    What GPA is required for Physics at University of California-Davis?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
    Is Physics at University of California-Davis STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Physics at University of California-Davis is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.