MS in Physics
at The University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago

3.9 /5

(11 Reviews)

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Overview

International students can pursue MS in Physics at PG level at The University of Illinois at Chicago. The duration of the course at the university is 18 to 24 months. The course is among the top-ranked courses in the International students must meet the entry requirements such as complete academic qualification, a valid test score in exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE and PTE to be eligible for the course. The The University of Illinois at Chicago tuition fee for international students for MS in Physics is around USD 19,526 (INR 1,874,301) for first-year. Students must manage additional costs such as:

Rent
Hostel fees
Food, books
supplies
Utilities, etc.

The average The University of Illinois at Chicago cost of living is USD 14,379 (INR 1,380,240).

Duration	1.5 - 2 years Get Curriculum
Tuition & Fees	₹18.71 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Fees

The fee breakup of the The University of Illinois at Chicago MS in Physics includes the first-year tuition fee and cost of living. The cost of living will include expenses like rent for accommodation, meals, and other utilities. The total average The University of Illinois at Chicago cost of living can be around USD 14,379 (INR 1,380,240). The first-year tuition fees MS in Physics is USD 19,526 (INR 1,874,301). Students must note that the total expenses are subject to vary, depending on the additional charges set by the The University of Illinois at Chicago. Students can check the table given below to know more about The University of Illinois at Chicago MS in Physics fee breakup.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 18,70,991

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 13,77,803
Insurance	INR 1,77,747

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 USD = INR 95.8205 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 26ᵗʰ August 2026

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Curriculum

Students can click on the green button below to access and download the curriculum of the The University of Illinois at Chicago MS in Physics. The PDF of the curriculum includes the main subjects taught by the university, the electives offered and additional course materials. The division of the MS in Physics into semesters has also been included.

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Entry Requirements

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CGPA - 2.75/4
Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from accrediated university

Prior academic work must include at least 20 semester hours of physics, including upper-level undergraduate electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, and classical mechanics

At least 2.75/4.00 for the final 60 semester (90 quarter) hours of undergraduate study

India specific:
4-6 year bachelor

master following completion of 3 year bachelor

completion of a bachelor followed by certain postgraduate diplomas

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TOEFL

Marks - 80/120
TOEFL 80, with subscores of Reading 19, Listening 17, Speaking 20, and Writing 21

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PTE

Marks - 54/90
PTE-Academic 54, with subscores of Reading 51, Listening 47, Speaking 53, and Writing 56.

IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
With minimum 6 in each band

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GRE

No specific cutoff mentioned
GRE General exam and GRE Physics subject exam are both highly recommended, but not required.

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#54	Computer Engineering PG US News & World Report, 2026
#101	Pharmacy and Pharmacology QS, 2026
#126	PG Computer Science THE (Times Higher Education), 2026

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2025)
Internship Available	Yes

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The University of Illinois at Chicago
Students Ratings & Reviews

3.9/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

18% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Academically oriented

Sporty

Internships2.9

Part time work3.4

Post study jobs4.1

Quality of faculty4.4

Student Life4.4

Value for money3.6

Public transportation4.9

Safety3.7

Indian Food4

Permanent Immigration3.1

Anonymous

MA in Political Science - Batch of 2027

3.9

Student life in Chicago.

Tips: There was a slight cultural shock in terms of body language, pace of life and even how classes are conducted here. There is a lot more student autonomy here than I am used to, but the class registration and academic advising are a bit chaotic and rent is expensive as well. You'll have better luck networking outside of campus as compared to the student centres for placements. Good country to live in and work in.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2400

Prepping time for classes34 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 103725

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

BS in Computer Science - Batch of 2025

3.9

Awesome place and great opportunity.

Tips: It's good about being in middle of the city. You should be outgoing to network and meet more and more people. And beware of the weather. It changes quite quickly and goes really coud. Easy to score a great Goa but be up to date with assignments and stuff.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 2000

Prepping time for classes12 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 90000

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025Read more

Anonymous

MS in Business Analytics/MS in Management Information Systems - Batch of 2025

3.1

The college is good but the quality has deteriorated over time.

Tips: The University of Illinois at Chicago is good. The faculty works hard to give students the best education possible, even though fee waivers have been removed and the dean of CBA has changed, which has affected funding a lot. On-campus positions are good, and every student gets one in the end. The campus atmosphere is excellent. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences.

Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation system here is excellent. There is no place you can't reach with the public transport. With both metro and buses, things only get easier. The only downside is that safety is a concern. There are too many homeless people and gun violence is very high, so you have to be on your toes at all times.

Dislikes (Internships): The market is bad right now, and students are having a hard time getting internships. Even experienced students are finding it difficult to land one. The college doesn't provide much support to help students get internships, but the market has improved recently and is looking positive at the moment.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 1275

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 89850

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2024Read more

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BS in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2021

4.4

It’s a fun filled and academically driven college.

Tips: Students should know that there are a lot of facilities there on campus for students to access. Ranging from academic to non academic and extracurricular so as to be involved in any of them the students should know that they can reach out to the faculty.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 3457

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD 75957

Reviewed on 4 Apr 2023Read more

Rohan Rajesh Wangikar Verified Icon

MS in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2024

4.4

Moving here has been smooth

Tips: The transition from India to moving here has been good. I experienced no cultural shift as there are many Indians here as well. The staff provides no special facilities as such for Indian students but there are orientations. One should know where to stay and what areas to avoid in Chicago. What courses to go for is an important decision. Also, an internship requires extra fees. College students should know about the UIC global situation. No prior courses are required to settle into this course.

Total Monthly ExpenseUSD 873

Prepping time for classes9 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryUSD

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2023Read more

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MS in Physics
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UIC
Highlights

The Department of Physics offers Masters of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) graduate degree programs. Faculty members are currently conducting research and directing doctoral candidates in both experimental and theoretical topics in the major research areas of atomic, biological, condensed matter, materials, high-energy, nuclear, laser and molecular physics.
Graduates of our MS and PhD programs have gone on to a broad range of extremely successful careers around the world that span education, academia, national labs, and private industry.