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PhD of Materials Science and Engineering

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

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

Minimum GPA 3.5 Or equivalent
Transcripts and proof of degree
Resume
Statement of purpose and three recommendation letters
GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College
GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management
English test score or waiver
Portfolio for Hillier College.

Minimum GPA

3.5

Accepted academic background

Master's or bachelor's degree with minimum GPA 3.5, Resume, Statement of purpose, Three letters of recommendation, GRE required for Ying Wu College of Computing and Hillier College, GRE or GMAT for Martin Tuchman School of Management, Portfolio for Hillier.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 120
PTE Academic 57

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Curriculum Vitae
Research Proposal
Recommendation Letters
Identification Document
English Proficiency Evidence
Additional Program Materials If Required.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the doctoral admission requirements for Materials Science and Engineering. Prepare academic transcripts and required supporting documents. Prepare a research proposal where applicable. Contact a potential supervisor if required. Complete the application form. Pay the application fee. Wait for the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$41,454 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$4,150 USD

Program details

Campus	Newark Campus
Faculty or school	Newark College of Engineering
Department	Chemical and Materials Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Merit-based or program-specific scholarships may be available to eligible students. Applicants should review current scholarship criteria and funding amounts on the official website.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
32 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.