Graduate Program Application
Application Requirements
Degree(s) Offered
Application Deadline
March 23rd (recommended). Autumn admission only.
Application Fee
The University of Denver requires a $60 nonrefundable application fee before materials can be processed. This fee cannot be waived or deferred.
GRE Requirements
General Test (Physics Advanced Test is strongly recommended)
Application Requirement
A short essay in your own words concerning why you are interested in attending graduate school and why you chose our department. Specify your particular physics area of interest.
iBT/TSE Requirements for GTAs
For international students who wish to become graduate teaching assistants, either the iBT with a minimum score of 26 on the speaking section or the TSE with a minimum score of 50 is required.
iBT/TOEFL/IELTS Requirements for all international applicants
- iBT of at least 80
or - TOEFL (paper-based) of at least 550
or - TOEFL (computer-based) of at least 213
or - IELTS of at least 6.0
Students with bachelor's or master's degrees from institutions where English is the language of instruction and examination are generally exempt from the TOEFL or IELTS requirement. Submit proof of the language of instruction with the application.
The iBT (new version of the TOEFL), available everywhere by May 2006, replaces the TSE and previous versions of the TOEFL.
Letters of Recommendation Required
3 letters of recommendation. Download recommendation form
Financial Aid
Download the Application for Financial Assistance form.
Official Sealed Transcripts
2 copies (required from every institution at which more than 2 credits have been completed)
Program Inquires
- Make program inquiries to: http://www.du.edu/grad
- Use Major Code PHYS
- Use Institution Code R4842
Request Application Materials
Prof. Davor Balzar, Chair
Telephone: 303.871.2137
Fax: 303.871.4405
E-mail: phys-gradinfo@du.edu
Application Process
- All prospective students should use our Web-based applications.
- Use Major Code PHYS
- Use Institution Code R4842
Additional important information for international students
International students must submit the University of Denver supplement for International Students. The I-20 form cannot be issued without this completed form.
The time required for international students to obtain visas has increased since September 11, 2001, and some rules have changed. Students need to be aware of possible transit visa requirements. The following information is very helpful:
- The Student Information portion of the University of Denver International Student and Scholar Services website. Particular attention should be paid to the information on transit visas.
- The University of Denver International Student and Scholar Handbook is an excellent resource. Pre-Arrival Information provides much useful information.
- eduPASS! The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA has links to useful, brief information about cultural differences, living in the USA, passports and visas, and more.
February 28, 2008