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Master of Materials Science and Engineering

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Rolla, 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: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): 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's degree equivalent to a US 4-year degree
3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale for regular admission (2.75 probationary)
GRE or GMAT for some programmes
Statement of purpose and CV
English proof required.. Entry grade detail: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission
2.75 for probationary admission (catalog
Departments may set higher).

Minimum GPA

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a US 4-year bachelor's degree (3-year degrees only from Bologna Process countries or with a WES/NACES evaluation), GRE or GMAT required for some programmes (e.g. MBA, Computer science, Engineering MS), 0-2 recommendation letters, Statement of purpose and CV.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 4.5
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 115
Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Statement of Purpose
CV or Resume.

How to apply

Check the requirements and recommended deadlines: Fall April 30
Spring November 15
Summer March 15
Rolling review. Apply online with the graduate on-campus application
Choosing a specific area of study
pay the 75 USD international fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
Test scores (GRE or GMAT where required) and a statement of up to 1
000 words. After an offer
Send official transcripts and scores. Receive the I-20 or DS-2019 and apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$30,996 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Rolla
Faculty or school	College of Engineering and Computing
Department	Materials Science and Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
167 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.