Applied Physics

Website: http://www.physastro.iastate.edu

Program and Application Information:

Director of Graduate Education: Steve Kawaler
Application Contact: Steve Kawaler or Lori Hockett
Program Location: 12 Physics Hall
Program Telephone: 515-294-5870
Program Fax: 515-294-6027
E-mail Address: physastro@iastate.edu
Program Website: http://www.physastro.iastate.edu
Application Website: http://www.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/index.php
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Catalog Link:
http://www.iastate.edu/%7Ecatalog/2007-2009/courses/phys.html
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Degree(s) Offered: Master of Science, Doctor of Philosophy

Application Deadlines: February 15 for fall admission, October 15 for spring admission

English Proficiency Minimum:
TOEFL Paper (PBT)
550
TOEFL Internet (iBT)
79
IELTS
6.5

Program Will Review Without TOEFL or IELTS: No

Program Requires GRE: Yes

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Application Submission Process:

Iowa State University has a self managed application process, which means you collect the appropriate materials and send them to the address below.

Required by Office of Admissions:
Official TOEFL scores and required GRE scores will be sent to the Office of Admissions by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Program will instruct you if any materials should be mailed to Admissions.


Required by Program
Send to program:
  • Copy of GRE scores
  • Copy of TOEFL scores
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation (if not sent electronically with application)
  • On-Line application/fee submitted
  • GRE General and Subject Tests are required
  • Statement of Goals/Interests
  • Academic records from non-US institutions must be in official language of country in which they were earned, along with an English translation

Mail Program Envelope To:
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Graduate Admissions
12 Physics Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-3160