Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting August 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
TOEFL iBT: 80
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- San Diego, United States
Disciplines
Chemistry
Overview
Whether you are a student who has definite degree objectives or a student who is not entirely sure about your degree objectives, we offer a program that may be right for you!
Features
- The Chemistry graduate program at San Diego State University is large enough to offer a variety of course and research options, yet small enough that you will not get lost in the crowd.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Each of our graduate students is important to us and we strive to give each student the personal attention needed to make sure their graduate career at SDSU is both successful and rewarding.
- SDSU is a Federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a First-Gen Forward Institution, and an Asian American, Native American, Pacific Islander Serving Institution, as well as home to 10 cultural centers on campus.
- In our Department, we believe in celebrating your many identities!
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- Interfolio is used to collect specific materials for the evaluation of your application: Letters of Recommendation (3), Personal Statement, copies of your unofficial transcript, and completed questionnaire.
- Follow the guidelines for writing your Personal Statement (see below).
- Choose reference writers that know you well and have something important to say about you. Rather than just giving you an endorsement, we place the highest value on letters that explain your qualifications, how and why you're well prepared for graduate studies, and comment on your potential.
- A questionnaire includes contact information, your areas of interest in chemistry, and faculty with whom you might like to work, financial support, English proficiency and an Application Process Checklist.
- Email the appropriate SDSU Graduate Advisor, PhD (JDP) degree.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you): Non-residents — 15,969 AUD / year (≈ 11,372 USD / year)
- Out-of-State — 15,969 AUD / year (≈ 11,372 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State — 15,969 AUD / year (≈ 11,372 USD / year)
Additional Details
Non-resident tuition: Add $444 per unit to the basic tuition
Living costs — San Diego, United States
1,966-3,447 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

