Overview

One of the primary responsibilities of the physics department is to educate the next generation of scientists, engineers and scientifically informed citizenry through research-intensive education in the physical sciences and related technologies.

The program provides students with critical interdisciplinary knowledge — offering a general physics option with a broad exposure to several major areas of physics.

Key Facts

While students in the Applied Physics B.S. Program from New Jersey Institute of Technology earn a wide range of skills and knowledge through the program, we specifically aim for our students to meet the following learning outcomes:

An understanding of the various fields and specializations encompassed by the field of physics.

An ability to conduct and participate in research relevant to the student’s area of program specialization.

An ability to successfully apply professional communication, organization and time management skills.

An ability to problem-solve both as an individual and as part of a team.

An ability to identify and utilize evidence-based resources and information.

An ability to think critically and creatively about modern issues in the STEM field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

High Power Laser and Photonics Applications

Electromagnetism

Optical Imaging

Solid State Physics

Classical Mechanics

Electromagnetism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

127 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newark, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 227 other Bachelors in Astronomy & Space Sciences in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First-year application.

All other applications.

$75 application fee

Official High School/Secondary School Transcript in English or a Notarized Copy

Official SAT (use code 2513) or ACT (use code 2580) - optional, unless applying to the Albert Dorman Honors College or an accelerated program

TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo score

Photocopy of passport

Application for an I-20/DS-2019

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

37664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37664 USD per year during 48 months.
National

34024 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34024 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16334 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16334 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Newark

935 - 1600 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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