Top European Physics Schools for Industrial Engineering Grad Programs

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion focuses on identifying suitable European universities for graduate programs in physics, particularly for a participant with a background in Industrial Engineering from India. The scope includes considerations of academic profiles, potential university rankings, and recommendations for institutions outside the US.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses uncertainty about European universities for physics, noting a preference for second-tier schools due to their academic profile.
  • The participant provides details of their academic background, including GPA, journal articles, projects, and upcoming GRE scores.
  • Another participant inquires about the predicted score on the Physics GRE (PGRE).
  • The original poster estimates their PGRE score to be between 850-900 based on practice questions.
  • The original poster also seeks recommendations for US universities where they might have a good chance of admission.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on specific European universities to recommend, and the discussion remains open-ended regarding potential options.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not address specific criteria for ranking universities or the implications of the participant's academic profile on their application chances.

Who May Find This Useful

Students considering graduate programs in physics, particularly those with non-traditional backgrounds or from outside the US, may find the discussion relevant.

santo35
Messages
28
Reaction score
0
There are huge resources to rank and rate the different universities for physics in US but i am blind as to what universities i can apply outside US preferably Europe. with the profile i have i don't think i have any shot in top schools and can aim only for 2nd tier schools

My profile as of now -
Industrial Engineering in India (National Institute of Technology, trichy) Top 5 in india

Over all GPA now in indian system = 7.2/10 (which converts to around 3.7/4)
2 Journal articles in physics (general relativity)
4 Projects in physics (2 summer and 2 winter projects) (general relativity and Quantum mechanics)
1 Statistical Math Project
1 project to mathematically model product life cycle (used physics model for solving industrial engineering problems)
1 conference (this summer)
1 Lecture course by Prof michael berry (this summer)

Gre yet to take

Can you recommend some good europian physics schools that i have a chance, so that i could add them to the list.

My list as of now has

University at Buffalo, SUNY
Univ of Pittsburgh
U Wisconsin-Madison
SUNY-Stony Brook
North Carolina State Univ
 
Physics news on Phys.org
What's your predicted PGRE score?
 
I am quite good in problem solving and PGRE as i sampled few questions, is almost same level as my undergrad entrance exam which i fared well

so most probably some where around 850-900 ?
 
and would be really helpful if you could recommend any other US universities i have good shot at.
thanks a ton in advance ! :D
 

Similar threads

Schools How good and well-known is the physics program at RPI?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
680
Is a Low CGPA a Deal Breaker for Grad School Admissions?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
5K
Schools How to Navigate Applying to HEPTH PhD Programs in Europe vs. the US?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
1K
Admissions How to prove Physics competency to grad school admission committees?
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
4K
How difficult is it to be accepted into grad school in Europe without a BSc?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
2K
Admissions Curious about my grad school prospects
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
Schools Is a top physics grad school possible with a lower tier undergrad?
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
Admissions Comments on my Physics grad school list?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
Programs Physics Masters at undergrad school before PhD?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
Admissions Should I submit 860 PGRE?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
936