PhD of Materials Science
- Kent, United States
- 5 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science at Montana State University is a programme in materials research.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Formulate original research questions in Materials Science
- Critically evaluate scholarly evidence
- Apply rigorous research methods and communicate a substantial research contribution.
Career outcomes
- Research Scientist
- University Researcher
- Subject Specialist
Curriculum
- Minimum 60 credits: 32 credits of coursework (20 foundational and 12 technical electives) and 28 credits of independent research. The GRE is not mandatory
- Admission requirements are on a separate admissions page.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree in the field or a related field from an accredited institution (programme-specific); Minimum undergraduate or graduate GPA usually 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Transcripts
- Resume
- Goal statement
- Recommendation letters and often GRE as set by each programme; English proficiency proof required.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 71
- PTE Academic 48
- Duolingo 100
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
How to apply
- Review the doctoral admission requirements for PhD of Materials Science. Identify the research area and supervisor requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- A research proposal
- Curriculum vitae
- References
- language evidence. Complete the doctoral application to Kent State University. Submit all supporting documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the application for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,169 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | $1,000 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Kent Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sciences and Humanities |
| Department | Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 150,90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
1 Oct 2027
321 days left
Scholarships
Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 5 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $21,169 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The deposit is $1,000 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,328 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 71, PTE Academic 48, Duolingo 100.
Kent State offers merit-based scholarships and other awards for eligible international students. Award criteria, Amounts, And deadlines vary by scholarship.