To apply for either our thesis or non-thesis M.S. in Physics or our Ph.D. in Physics graduate program, select Arts & Sciences as the College and Physics as the Major.

The GRE exam and GRE subject exam are recommended, but not required, photocopies of GRE scores are accepted.

International students are required to arrange to have an official copy of their TOEFL or IELTS scores sent directly to the MSU Admissions Office, photocopies of TOEFL or IELTS scores are accepted for evaluation purposes.
The Graduate School will accept electronic transcripts directly from Escrip. Electronic transcripts sent by Escrip should be sent to Mississippi State University, Graduate School.
A minimum TOEFL score of 79 iBT or IELTS score of 6.5 for admission
TOEFL score of 550 PBT
Considered proficient in English. Applicant is not required to enroll in an ESL course unless his/her academic program requires a higher test score.
Eligible for admission for any term and a graduate assistantship
An international applicant for Unclassified graduate status (non-degree-seeking) who is not from a country where English is the first language or who does not hold a baccalaureate or higher degree from a college or university where English is the first language must submit an appropriate TOEFL or IELTS score.