Engineering
BA Computer Science
University of Rochester, United States
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- Fall (Spring entry via Spring Regular Decision)
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
The PhD in Optics combines first-year coursework across optics topics with research thesis work. PhD students typically receive a stipend and a full tuition waiver.
Faculty: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: The Institute of Optics | Duration: 4 or more years | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Rochester, NY, United States
Suggested core: OPT 411, 412, 425, 441, 442, 461, 462 and 596. Year 1 is full-time coursework, year 2 advanced coursework plus a teaching assistantship, then electives and research; preliminary exam after year one, qualifying exam (12-page proposal and 25-30 minute talk), and a thesis defense.
Optics MS and PhD: bachelor's in optics, physics, engineering or a related field; minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 (past incoming averages about 3.7 PhD, 3.4 MS); GRE not required (encouraged for PhD); three letters; statement of purpose of one to three pages; English: IELTS 7.2 or TOEFL 105 internet/620 paper/260 computer minimums; fee $70. PhD fall 2027 due December 15, 2026.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Intake: Fall
Duration: 4 or more years
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
Engineering
University of Rochester, United States
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