Complete the online application and send all academic records (transcripts and degree certificates, if applicable) directly to:
Office of International Services
Indiana University
Ferguson International Center
330 N. Eagleson Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405
They will be evaluated through the International Admissions office and then sent to the Physics department.
The deadline for application submission for this program is January 1 (all applicants). However, earlier submissions are appreciated as application evaluation starts before the deadline. Applications submitted after this date will be considered if positions are still available.
All OTHER application materials can be sent directly to our department:
Graduate Admissions Committee
Indiana University Department of Physics
Swain Hall West, Room 152
727 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN 47405
812-856-7059
We will process your application only after the online application has been submitted and supporting materials are received. International student applications and supporting documents must be received by the graduate applications office no later than January 1. This is due to stringent document processing deadlines.
If you have questions or need help with the application, contact the liaison at graduate.indiana@liasoncas.com or by phone at (617) 729-2866.
GRE Requirement Waiver: Effective for the Fall 2025 application cycle, submissions of both general and physics subject GRE scores are optional. We impose no minimum score and we will give full consideration to applications without GRE scores. Only official score reports can be used in the admissions process. If you intend to provide scores, please ensure the official scores will be reported to Indiana University prior to the application deadline.
Complete the online application using the eApp system.
A 300-500 word statement of purpose regarding your current goals, plans for your professional career, and reasons for selecting a field of study.
Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your ability to do scholarly work. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the electronic application. Select three persons who are familiar with your academic abilities and potential and ask each to complete one of the recommendation forms. We suggest that you follow up with your letter writers approximately two weeks after you ask them to write, as admission decisions are often delayed solely due to missing reference letters.
A list stating your teaching, research, and/or industrial experiences; a publications list, if available; and any college or professional honors and awards. Attach a CV and include your name on all attachments.
GRE Requirement Waiver: Effective for the Fall 2022 application cycle, submissions of both general and physics subject GRE scores are optional. We impose no minimum score and we will give full consideration to applications without GRE scores. Only official score reports can be used in the admissions process. If you intend to provide scores, please ensure the official scores will be reported to Indiana University prior to the application deadline.
One of the following is required to demonstrate English proficiency:
Official and complete academic records from each institution attended. You must send one set of your documents in the original language and one set of the documents translated into English.
Application fee of US $70.00. You will pay this fee at the time you submit your online application. No fee waivers are granted.
Evidence of financial support, such as a letter from your bank, if you indicate that you can attend without financial support or with only partial support.
All non-native English speakers who wish to be considered for financial aid of any type must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency by earning a sufficient score on the internet-based IBT TOEFL, IELTS, or DuoLingo. To be eligible for a teaching assistantship, it is imperative that international students whose native language is not English demonstrate competency in written and spoken English.
The Office of International Services also provides information on the application process for international graduate students. This advice will assist you greatly in the application process.
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