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Master of Materials Science and Engineering
- Pittsburgh, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Advanced doctorate building the ability to solve challenging materials problems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Materials Science and Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Faculty posts at universities
- High-level materials careers
Curriculum
- Four core subjects
- Two seminar-based courses
- First-year thesis research
- Three post-core electives
- A minor of two or three subjects
- A general exam and a publishable doctoral thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree or equivalent
- each graduate programme sets its own further requirements
- GPA and English scores.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree or equivalent; further requirements set by each programme
Language tests
- IELTS Varies by programme
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Choose the programme and check its deadline and requirements on the school's website. Each graduate school runs its own admissions. Apply online through the school's application and pay its fee. Upload transcripts and the documents the programme lists
- with an English test score (TOEFL iBT 80 is the floor in some schools
- higher in others). Accept the offer. Show proof of funds to receive the I-20
- then apply for the F-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $25,662 - $97,810 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Pittsburgh Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Swanson School of Engineering |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
Tuition is $25,662 - $97,810 USD per year. The estimated living cost is $14,377 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Varies by programme.