QS Rank:

236

University of Rochester

New York

United States

Overview

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Ranking

#170

US World and News Report

#154

The World University Rankings

#236

QS World University Rankings

Class Profile

Admission Policy

Competitive

Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include optics, physics, engineering.

At least 3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

English Proficiency Tests

TOEFL
105
IELTS
7.2
DUOLINGO
125

Application Requirements

Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 70

Transcript

Master SOP
Academic LOR
Resume

Application Deadlines

	Priority Deadline	Early Submission	Application Deadline
Fall	Dec 15, 2025	Nov 15, 2026	N/A
Spring	N/A	N/A	Nov 15, 2026

Fees and Funding

Most PhD students are fully funded with a typical 100% tuition scholarship, an annual stipend via fellowships or research/teaching assistantships, and university-covered student health insurance. Estimated out-of-pocket rates (2026-2027) include tuition at USD 2,234 per credit hour (minimum 9 credits/semester), mandatory health fee USD 960/year, health insurance USD 3,720/year, international student fee USD 200/year, and graduate activity fee USD 40/year.