Graduate Admissions - How to Apply

We are now accepting applications for Fall 2013

Applications for the Graduate Program in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at KU are made through the Office of Graduate Studies.

Click Here to Start the Application Process

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGULAR ADMISSION:

1. Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2. GPA 3.0 or above in your last degree

WHEN TO APPLY:

Applications can be submitted at any time. However, please follow these timelines to receive full consideration:

Preferred submission date for Spring admission is October 1st.

Preferred submission date for Fall admission is December 1st.

APPLICATION MATERIALS:

You will need to upload the following materials for your online application:

Transcripts:

A scanned version of the transcript from your undergraduate and any post-Bachelor institution(s). (If admitted, you will be required to submit official transcripts by the end of your first semester at KU.)

Statement of Purpose (Including Academic Interests and Professional Goals)

Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Recommendations:

You will be asked for the names and email addresses of three people who can write a recommendation letter describing your qualifications for graduate school in physics and astronomy. Once you submit the application, an email will be sent to each recommender requesting a letter and electronic survey from each person that you name.

GRE Scores:

Not required, but highly recommended. A scanned version of score report is acceptable for review. However, an official score report is required before an admission can be offered.

GRE Subject Score (Physics):

Not required, but highly recommended. A scanned version of score report is acceptable for review. However, an official score report is required before an admission can be offered.
(Note: Applicants who submit GRE Physics scores have priority for admission and financial supports.)

International Students:

Proof of English proficiency: Please click here to find the requirements for admissions and employment. Also click here for more specifics from the KU Policy Library. Please note that to be considered for GTA/GRA support, you must be admitted on Regular Admission/Status. A scanned version of score report is acceptable for review. However, an official score report is required before an admission can be offered.
Foreign GPA: If your last degree is awarded by a foreign institution, please click here to determine whether your GPA meets our requirement of 3.0 (Letter grade B). Also please include your U.S. GPA equivalence, otherwise delays could be expected for processing of your application.

 

Please upload all documents specified above at the time of application submission. Additional materials provided after this online application process (by email or post) may not be considered. We will review your application only after the application process is complete.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please contact Teri Leahy , our Graduate Admissions Coordinator.
You can reach her at (785) 864-1225, or tleahy@ku.edu.

Additional Links

Mean-Time-to-Degree Data
Additional information on Assistantships and Fellowships
KU Graduate Studies Main Site which includes links to info on housing, scholarships, tuition and fees.