Major: Physics
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.)
Research Areas: General Relativity, Astrophysics, Bio-Physics, Complex Systems, and
Condensed Matter Physics.
Important information about applying to Graduate School:
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Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts and/or Official Foreign Credential Evaluations must
be received from each college or university attended. For more information on how to send
transcripts, please visit our website: klifr.com/graduate/apply - Supporting documentation: Supplemental documents should be uploaded as separate files as part of the online graduate application. NOTE: You will not be able to submit your application until all the supplemental materials are uploaded.
- Conduct: A “yes” answer to either of the conduct questions on the online application will require a written explanation. Additional information may be requested when your application is under review. Applications will not be fully processed until all conduct issues are cleared.
- Application status: Once your application has been submitted, you can check your application status online to ensure transcripts and test scores have been received.
- Residency classification: Your residency classification automatically defaults to non-Florida. After you are admitted, the residency officer will request additional documents by email if needed.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• GRE Physics subject test is required
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Resume
• BS degree in Physics
International Students
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0
• GRE Physics subject test is required
• Two (2) letters of recommendation
• Resume
• BS degree in Physics
• A general evaluation of international transcripts is required; FAU will do the evaluation or it must be done by a NACES member
• TOEFL score of 548 or IBT of 79, IELTS band score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 110
Contact/Information
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Science Building (SE-43), Room 108
Boca Raton Campus Map
(T) 561.297.3380
(E) physicsadmissions@klifr.com
(W) physics.klifr.com/programs/graduate
Application Deadlines
Domestic Students
Fall: July 1
Spring: November 1
No Summer acceptance
International Students
Fall: June 1
Spring: October 1
No Summer acceptance