What will I learn?

Catholic University's Physics Department offers undergraduate physics majors the best of both worlds: the close personal attention found at a small liberal arts college, and the research opportunities and facilities typical of a large research university.

It is an ideal place for a student who is thinking about a career in science and who wants a well-rounded education in the liberal arts, in a campus environment where you definitely won't get lost in the crowd.

Our physics majors get one-on-one academic advising, and stay in close touch with the faculty. Many students enjoy the weekly undergraduate "physics and pizza" lunch seminar. After the first year, class sizes in physics are small, rarely exceeding 10 students.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Sciences

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees

$56,930.00 (48,03,409) per year

University Services Fee - 590

Start date

Expected August 2027

Venue

CUA Campus

620 Michigan Ave., N.E.,

Chicago,

Washington,

20064, South, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

International students applying to Catholic University must have successfully completed a university preparatory course of study at a secondary school (a minimum of 12 years of primary and secondary school training comprising the equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma).

Acceptable Test Scores

TOEFL - 80 Internet (should have at least 20 out of 30 in each category); 150 Paper; 213 Computer.

IELTS - 6.5 (individual test module scores are also reviewed in addition to the overall score to ensure proficiency)

Duolingo - 105

PTE - 58

Application deadline for Fall semester (Sept. to Dec.): Nov. 1 - Early Action and Early Decision I application deadline; Feb. 1 - Regular Decision and Early Decision II application deadline.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.