Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 41 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 19,950 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

  CAD 16,903 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 72
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 50.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 110.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities
Career opportunities for students earning degrees in physics are available in the public and private sector. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, expected growth in federal government spending for physics research should increase the need for physicists - especially at colleges, universities and national laboratories. In the private sector, students find that their breadth of technical knowledge is welcomed across many sectors of industry. Currently, our alumni hold positions at Boeing, Caterpillar, in the military, and in other companies around the world.

Scholarships

Competitive Basis Scholarship

• Scholarship Information: UG - No scholarships and PG - 1000-2000 vary and this will grant once student will be on campus and on competitive basis.
• Amount/ Range: PG - 1000-2000. 

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.