New Mexico State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S.;, Ph.D.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Physics offers programs in many areas of specialization leading to the MS and PhD degrees. Students may choose areas of specialization from a variety of experimental, theoretical, and computational research programs in the department. Current research areas include atmospheric physics, condensed matter physics/materials science, geophysics, optics, particle and nuclear physics, and physics education.
These research projects are supported through funding by various federal agencies and two national laboratories within the state of New Mexico: Los Alamos National Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories. In addition to in-house research, the department conducts collaborative research programs with the Brookhaven National Laboratory, the Center for Integrated NanoTechnologies, the Thomas Jefferson Laboratory, Fermilab, and other national and international laboratories.

International Student Requirements:

International applicants submitting foreign post-secondary level transcripts are required to have their credentials evaluated by a recognized member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). NMSU requires a comprehensive course by course evaluation. In addition, international students must submit an English language proficiency exam (either TOEFL or IELTS.)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Extensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999