2025-2026 Admission Requirements for the Graduate Major in Physics

Admissions Requirements for the Graduate Major in Physics


APPLYING

After exploring options and choosing a specific program, follow the steps on our University’s graduate application process:

Deadlines to apply

December 15, 2024

Admission Limited to

Fall

Exams & GRE Types

GRE: General and Subject in Physics will be accepted but are not required

Letters of Recommendation

3

UCLA-Wide Graduate Admissions Requirements

Degree-Specific Admissions Requirements

In addition to the University's minimum requirements and those listed above, all applicants are expected to submit a statement of purpose.

Applicants must have an excellent undergraduate record in addition to meeting the University minimum requirements.

International applicants applying for financial support (fellowships, teaching and research assistantships) should have a letter of recommendation (included as one of the three required letters of recommendation) which comments on their verbal ability in English.

Program Name

Physics
(Physics and Astronomy)

Leading to the
degree of

M.A.T., M.S., Ph.D.

Admits only Ph.D. applicants.

Major Code

0666

Address

1-707 B Physics and Astronomy Building
Box 951547
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1547

Phone

(310) 206-6994

Email

apply@physics.ucla.edu

Website

www.pa.ucla.edu