BS Physics at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Studying physics is about so much more than simply trying to just understand the universe. It is about building the technical, quantitative, analytical, and computational skills that are relevant in industry and academia to answer fundamental questions such as the nature of matter and forces at scales ranging from subatomic particles to galaxies and from temperatures near absolute zero to billions of degrees. In Illinois Tech’s Bachelor of Science in Physics, you’ll blend coursework, hands-on laboratory experience, and opportunities for research at world-class facilities such as Fermi National Lab and Argonne National Lab to prepare you for the next step that you want to take.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Physics | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Sample courses: PHYS 240 Computational Science; PHYS 300 Instrumentation Laboratory; PHYS 405 Fundamentals of Quantum Theory I.

Career pathways

Graduates of bachelor’s program in physics are well prepared for positions such as: Junior Process Engineer; Operations Accelerator Engineer; System Engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission (applies to all undergraduate majors, not programme-specific): Admission to all undergraduate programs at Illinois Tech is evaluated via a holistic approach that takes various factors under consideration, including your high school performance and essays. Your choice of major will impact this process as well, because each major has its own criteria for admission.

USD 53,198 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for new undergraduate students in 2026-27, a single rate stated for all undergraduate students (Mies Campus, 12-18 credit hours per semester; the student accounting page lists $26,599 per semester). Excludes fees ($1,850 stated separ Source

First-year entry terms: Fall and Spring. Transfer entry: Fall and Spring. Joint and non-degree programmes: Fall (August to December), Spring (late January to mid-May) and Summer (end of May to mid-August).

First-year Fall entry: Early Decision (binding) November 1; Early Action (non-binding) November 15; Regular Decision February 1 (June 1 for international students living in the U.S.). First-year Spring entry: Regular Decision October 15. Applications go through the Common App. There is no undergraduate application fee. Standardized tests (SAT/ACT) are optional.

Transfer Fall entry: priority deadlines March 15 and June 15, regular deadline July 15 (international living abroad: June 1). Transfer Spring entry: October 15.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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