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NDSU is among the nation’s top research institutions

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NDSU researchers are among the top two percent of scientists in the world

96%

Recent graduates employed full-time

Top 100

Public research university in the country with $190 million in research expenditures

Take your passion for physics to the next level with a graduate degree from NDSU. Designed for students with a strong foundation in physics, the program offers Master of Science and doctorate degrees tailored to your academic and research ambitions. At NDSU, you’ll work alongside renowned faculty in a research-intensive environment, with opportunities to explore experimental, theoretical and computational physics. Whether it’s investigating polymer physics, advancing physics education research or pioneering remote sensing techniques, the program empowers you to contribute to groundbreaking discoveries.

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Shape Your Future

NDSU students are encouraged to collaborate with an advisor and develop a unique program of study that meets their specific interests.

Personalize Your Degree

Make your degree fit your unique career aspirations by diving deep into specialized training in biophysics, computational physics, condensed matter, nanomaterials, physics education research, polymer physics, soft matter physics and statistical mechanics.

Rewarding Research

As a research-intensive department, you’ll work alongside expert faculty on groundbreaking research in nanomaterials, soft condensed matter, biophysics, remote sensing and physics education research.

Work in the Best Environment

Work in NDSU’s Materials and Nanotechnology Center, located in the Research and Technology Park. The Center is equipped with two state-of-the-art wet labs, a synthesis lab, optical characterization facilities and surface characterization facilities.

Professional Development and Leadership

Broaden your horizons and expand your experience outside of the classroom through student organizations, including the Physics Graduate Student Group, open to any NDSU student, faculty or staff member with an interest in physics. Participation in student organizations help build strong connections with peers and allow you to develop leadership skills.

Tuition and Funding

NDSU offers a high-quality, academically rigorous education at an affordable cost. To help you cover tuition and expenses, various departments offer graduate assistantships designed to support your academic and professional goals.

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At NDSU, we welcome students from all backgrounds who are seeking to further their education within a supportive, welcoming community.

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