Welcome to all prospective students, and thank you for your interest in our graduate program. The Department of Physics offers work leading to degrees in Physics at both the master's and doctoral levels. Our faculty members are currently conducting research and directing doctoral candidates in both experimental and theoretical topics in the major research areas of atomic, biological, condensed matter, materials, high-energy, nuclear, laser and molecular physics.

For general information, please refer to Graduate Application at the site of Office of Admissions and Records.

Please note the following Minimum Requirements on standardized tests:

International students should have a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of 80 (internet based test). This requirement cannot be waived by the Department.

There is no minimum on the GRE and the Subject GRE is not mandatory. All aspects of an applicant’s background are considered in making decisions on admissions. However, high scores on the general GRE and the subject GRE are looked upon favorably.

Please apply in advance of the following deadlines.

Graduate College Application and Credentials Deadlines

December 15^th to be considered for a University Fellowship.
Note that the Department of Physics will submit a nomination if you qualify. You do not need to do anything special except submit your regular application by this date. Please do not mail in special requests.
February 15th for International Applicants seeking a Teaching/Research Assistantship.
Feb 15^th (priority deadline) for Domestic Applicants seeking a Teaching/Research Assistantship.
May 15^th final deadline for Domestic Applicants .

The application procedure has two parts.

1. Materials to Department of Physics: Beginning with Fall 2010, applicants may complete all departmental requirements online: https://applications.ecragroup.com/application/Default.aspx

   • Personal Statement
   • Copies of transcripts
   • Copies of test scores
   • Graduate Appointment form.
   • Three letters of recommendation - signed and sealed
   • List of physics and math course to be completed that are not included on transcripts

We strongly encourage applicants to use the online system. If you are unable, you may instead mail the above materials to:

The Graduate Advisor

Department of Physics ( MC 273)

845 W Taylor Street, Room 2236 SES

Chicago,IL 60607-7059

U.S.A.

2. Materials to the Office of Admissions and Records:

   • Graduate College Application (http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/index.html)
   • Application fee ($50 for domestic, $60 for international applicants - pay online)
   • Official transcripts, signed and sealed.
   • Certified English translations of transcripts.*
   • Proof of any prior degrees earned.
   • Official GRE scores (requested from ETS - institution code is 1851)
   • Official TOEFL or IELTS scores (requested from ETS)*

*international students only

These materials should be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admissions (MC 018)

University of Illinois at Chicago, Box 7994,

Chicago, Illinois 60680-7994

U.S.A.

International applicants offered admission will be asked to send Declaration and Certification of Finances form along with a bank statement [please see note on OAR website (http://www.uic.edu/depts/oar/grad/international_requirements_grad.html) regarding timing of this form - it is necessary only after admission, but if not submitted quickly, can delay the issuance of an I20. The final deadline for receipt of these forms by the Office of International Services is May 1]

Please email any questions to physics@uic.edu