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PhD of Applied Physics

New Jersey Institute of Technology

  • Newark, United States
  • 5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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New Jersey Institute of Technology campus

About the program

A flexible physics degree that lets students pair core physics with courses from other sciences and engineering.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Applied Physics and apply appropriate scientific methods
  • Interpret findings
  • And communicate evidence-based conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Research Assistant
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Environmental Project Coordinator
  • Data Analyst

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 133 semester hours
  • Including Physics for Engineering 1
  • Physics 1
  • Foundations of Theoretical Physics
  • Physics for Engineering 2
  • Physics 2
  • Modern Physics
  • Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Minimum GPA 3.5 or equivalent
  • Transcripts and proof of degree
  • Resume
  • Statement of purpose and three recommendation letters
  • GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College
  • GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management
  • English test score or waiver
  • Portfolio for Hillier College
  • Grade/context: Minimum cumulative GPA 3.5 or equivalent.

Minimum GPA

3.5

Accepted academic background

Master's or bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 3.5, Resume, Statement of purpose, Three letters of recommendation, GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College, GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management, Portfolio for Hillier.

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 120
  • PTE Academic 57

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume
  • Recommendation Letters
  • Portfolio (If Applicable)
  • Financial Support Documents (For Visa If Applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines (Fall 15 December
  2. Spring 15 October) on the graduate international admissions page
  3. Start about nine months ahead. Apply and pay the 75 USD application fee. Upload transcripts and proof of degree
  4. A resume
  5. Statement of purpose
  6. Three recommendation letters and an English test score or waiver
  7. GRE/GMAT where the college requires it
  8. Portfolio for Hillier College. Accept the offer
  9. The 500 USD deposit is waived if you accept an NJIT funding award. Request the I-20 at with passport and proof of funds. Pay the SEVIS I-901 fee
  10. Complete the DS-160 and attend the F-1 visa interview.

Other costs

Tuition per year$41,454 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusNewark Campus
Faculty or schoolJordan Hu College of Science and Liberal Arts
DepartmentPhysics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteGraduate assistantships and merit support may be available to eligible doctoral applicants, Subject to department decisions, Funding, And admission to the program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Dec 2026

    31 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 5 years.