Overview

Its pre-eminence as an interdisciplinary science has been unrivaled since the advent of the laser nearly 40 years ago.

Features

The Optical Science and Engineering (OSE) program at The University of New Mexico has clearly demonstrated added value to the activities of the Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and Physics and Astronomy, (P&A) departments over the past 25 years which is a testament to its broad compass and the recognition by UNM of OSE's unique position in the state's industrial enterprise, including the national and federal laboratories and burgeoning private sector.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Optical Science

Photonics

Imaging Science

Quantum Optics

Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-26 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Albuquerque, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Unofficial transcripts are required and should be uploaded in this section

GRE scores are required and should be submitted to the University directly by ETS (Institution code: 4845; no department code needed). Scores should also be reported in the online application.

Please give a brief statement regarding your motivation for acquiring an advanced degree, work or research experience, and if any, interest in or contact with an ECE faculty member

Three (3) letters of recommendation are required from professional references such as instructors and supervisors, not friends or relatives.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

29146 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29146 USD / year

≈ 29146 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10084 USD / year

≈ 10084 USD / year

Living costs

Albuquerque

United States

870 - 1360 USD / month

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

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