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Master of Materials Science and Engineering
- Salt Lake City, United States
- 2 years
- 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
- Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited
- Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education)
- Plus department-specific materials
Accepted academic background
Completed four-year bachelor degree (US regionally accredited, Or foreign equivalent recognised by the country Ministry of Higher Education), Plus department-specific materials
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 80
- Duolingo 110
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $31,406 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $65 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering |
| Department | Materials Science & Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | University of Utah has international student support scholarships and college or department funding opportunities. Some international awards require prior enrollment and have separate eligibility conditions. Graduate funding must be confirmed with the program. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $31,406 USD per year. The application fee is $65 USD. The estimated living cost is $11,600 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 110, IELTS 6.5.

