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    Los Angeles, USMSIn-person15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $36,297.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    21.4%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    28
    Cohort
    students
    36
    Credits
    $155.00
    App fee

    Physics at University of California-Los Angeles is a 36-credit, 15-month, in-person MS program based in Los Angeles, US. Tuition is $36,297 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Requires 36 units including six core courses in graduate physics material, two non-core courses, and two electives. Students pass a written comprehensive examination covering core courses or may petition for a thesis plan.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Dec 15, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE: General and Subject in Physics will be accepted but are not required
    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL IBT: 88; also TOEFL: 570 (paper), 230 (computer)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS: 7.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

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

    $28,767.00
    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-Los Angeles cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Physics at University of California-Los Angeles is $36,297 across 36 required credits.
    Is Physics at University of California-Los Angeles online or in-person?
    Physics at University of California-Los Angeles is offered in-person.
    How long does Physics at University of California-Los Angeles take to complete?
    Physics at University of California-Los Angeles is structured around 15 months and 36 credits.
    Is Physics at University of California-Los Angeles STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Physics at University of California-Los Angeles is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Physics at University of California-Los Angeles?
    Physics at University of California-Los Angeles reports an acceptance rate of approximately 21.4%.