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Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Overview
Rutgers University–New Brunswick / Department of Physics and Astronomy is located in Piscataway, NJ, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Astronomy | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Nuclear physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Intermediate energy nuclear physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Elementary particle physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Theoretical physics | |
| Master of Science in Teaching (MST) | Physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Condensed matter physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Astronomy | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Nuclear physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Elementary particle physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Theoretical physics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Condensed matter physics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Biophysics | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Surface science |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 13 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 10 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
|
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? |
|
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
258
Applied
50
Accepted
23
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 1st | January 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | November 1st | November 1st | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test, GRE Subject Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 560 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | January 2 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
103
Total Graduate Students
25%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
74%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.94% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.94% |
| White or Caucasian | 43% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | Not Reported |
| Unknown | Not Reported |
Gender
Male (84%)
Female (15%)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Astronomy, high energy, condensed matter, surface, nuclear physics |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 7,753,257 |
Location & Contact
Address
65 Davidson Road
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Room 202
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8097
United States
Contact
Torgny Gustafsson
Phone: 732-445-4636
Phone: 732-445-4636