Kent State University Physics Department of Physics Kent, OH 44242 US   Phone: 1-330-672-2246 Fax: 1-330-672-2959   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.A.;M.S.; Doctoral Ph.D. On Campus   We invite you to take a look at our physics graduate program at Kent State. We have an excellent track record in guiding our PhD students to a timely completion of their degrees, and over the past two decades, our students have graduated several months sooner than national norms for the physics PhD, even though we are more flexible than many other schools in admitting students who need an extra semester to make-up for gaps in their undergraduate preparation. Our graduating students receive multiple and lucrative job offers in the academic, government, and industrial sectors. All students in our program receive an Assistantship and a full tuition scholarship. Grant-funded Research Assistant appointments cover 12 months, and starting Sept 2009, will pay $2000/month. Beginning graduate students receive a Teaching Assistantship which provides full support during the 9-month Academic Year, and provides at least half-time support during the 3 summer months. Students can obtain full-time support over the summer at the end of their first year by carrying out exploratory research under the direction of a faculty member who is seeking to recruit a new student. We also provide a flat allocation ($1010 currently) towards health insurance. We believe that our level of stipend and other support is very competitive in view of the relatively low cost of living in our local area; for example, the monthly rent for a university-owned two-bedroom furnished apartment is $690, and this includes heating, electricity, cable TV and high-speed internet. Local bus service is free for Kent students. US applicants are invited to visit us during the spring semester in order to see our campus and facilities, and experience the friendly and supportive environment of our department first-hand. We offer Travel Scholarships for this purpose.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees see website  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: