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Master of Materials Science and Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, 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 (3 years): 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

Four-year bachelor's degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 recommended
Transcripts
Resume
Statement of objectives and two recommendation letters
Prerequisite or bridge courses and GRE/GMAT only where the programme requires
English test with the programme's minimum score unless waived.

Accepted academic background

Four-year baccalaureate degree (or US equivalent) from an accredited institution, 3-year degrees from some countries reviewed case by case, Transcripts, Resume, Statement, Two recommendations, GRE usually optional, Prerequisites or bridge courses may apply.

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on new 6-point scale)
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 56
IELTS Academic 7

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Bachelor degree certificate
Academic transcripts
Passport copy
English proficiency evidence
Curriculum vitae or resume
Personal statement
References and program-specific supporting documents when required.

How to apply

Check the programme's deadline and requirements (official website 2. Apply online with the RIT graduate application (official website and pay the non-refundable 65 USD fee. Upload transcripts and degree certificates
Resume
Personal statement
Recommendation letters and English test scores (self-reported accepted. Official scores before the first term). GRE or GMAT only where the programme asks. Receive the admission decision. Apply for the F-1 student visa as described on the international admissions page (official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$57,581 USD
Application fee	$65 USD
Deposit	$1,000 USD

Program details

Campus	Rochester
Faculty or school	College of Science
Department	Department of Engineering and Built Environment
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Rochester Institute of Technology may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
August 2027
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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.