NC PhysicsNorth Carolina State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Candidate statement

Required with CV.

CV or resume

CV required with candidate statement.

Recommendation letters x 3

Graduate School default is three recommendations unless a program states otherwise.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all colleges/universities attended; official typically required after admission/enrollment.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Graduate School minimum unless the department publishes a higher standard; competitive admission.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Undergraduate physics or closely related physical science/engineering background.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum; General IELTS not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 80 overall (18 each component); Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Speaking 5 required for TA appointment.; Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Some programs set higher minima.
GRE: Optional; Confirm current Physics GRE policy on the graduate apply page.