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Bachelor of Applied Physics
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Troy, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A flexible physics degree that lets students pair core physics with courses from other sciences and engineering.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): 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
- Official secondary school transcripts with English translation
- English proficiency test for non-native speakers
- International Student Financial Statement (about 80
- 000 USD liquid funds).
Accepted academic background
Official secondary school transcripts with English translation (first-year), College transcripts for transfer, International Student Financial Statement with one year liquid funds (about 80, 000 USD) after enrolment deposit.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 88
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 115
- PTE Academic 59
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Personal statement or essay where required
- Recommendations where required
- Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.
How to apply
- Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence
- Recommendations
- program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,976 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Troy |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Science |
| Department | Physics, Applied Physics, And Astronomy |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,976 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $22,235 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 88, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE Academic 59.