Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 50

Tuition Fee

 CAD 26,479 per year

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

Living Cost in Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff Campus

  CAD 17,000 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 - 6.5
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree.

   

   

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career opportunities
Students who complete this program will be positioned to work as high-level technicians in industry and/or national lab positions.  Graduates will also be qualified for lecturer and/or professor positions in non-PhD granting programs.  Students who wish to further their education can do so and will be equipped to explore PhD programs in Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science and Materials Engineering, Chemistry, etc.  

This program has been largely informed by the skill sets desired by national lab/industry partners.  There exists a need for personnel with strong foundations in the physical sciences capable of performing work in the applied and materials science sectors that represent both a current and future direction in national lab and industry settings.  At the same time, the skill sets obtained will make graduates attractive to academic units as well with an ability to work as science or engineering faculty.

Scholarships

• The International Excellence Award was established to provide opportunities for high__achieving underrepresented international students to attend NAU. It is a merit__based tuition waiver for first time undergraduate and graduate degree__seeking international students admitted directly into a university degree program on the Flagstaff campus. Award amount varies.

International student scholarships

Eligibility and application information
The Center for International Education (CIE) offers several scholarships for international students. More details regarding CIE scholarships, as well as additional NAU scholarships and outside resources can be found below.

International Excellence Award
The International Excellence Award was established to provide opportunities for high-achieving underrepresented international students to attend NAU. It is a merit-based tuition waiver for first time F-1 undergraduate and graduate degree-seeking international students admitted directly into a university degree program on the Flagstaff campus. Students who meet the criteria are automatically considered once they submit a complete application for admission. This scholarship is awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.

To be eligible for this award, you must meet the eligibility requirements outlined below. Awards are highly competitive and eligibility does not guarantee an award. Other factors may be taken into consideration.

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.