Overview

Key facts

Students in the Optics program of University of Rochester can choose to pursue a broad education in optics, or to specialize in areas such as:

Photonics

Medical optics

Optical communications

Electro-optics

Optical materials

Laser engineering

Business administration

The optics MS program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to contribute to state-of-the-art optics research and development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Wave Optics and Imaging

Modern Optics

Optics Laboratory

Detection of Optical Radiation
Optical Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

HOME Program (MS Remote): June

HOME Program (MS Remote) PART-TIME ONLY: December

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

105

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Rochester, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree in optics, physics, engineering, or a related technical field is required

Minimum undergraduate GPA is 3.0 out of 4.0

Transcripts - Upload a copy of your transcripts and have a sealed copy of your transcript sent to the mailing address below. Transcripts in a non-English language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Standardized Tests - GRE/TOEFL/IELTS—Have the testing institution send the original paper score sheets to the Institute.

Recommendations - Submit three (3) letters of recommendation.

Statement of Purpose - Typically one to three pages long with a three-page limit. Your name and date of birth should appear at the top of each page; also include page numbers (1/3, 2/3, 3/3).

Resume/CV/other documents - No specific format or instructions.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Out-of-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

64500 USD / year

≈ 64500 USD / year

Living costs

Rochester

United States

925 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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