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Bachelor of Materials Engineering

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A degree in the principles of materials science and engineering, With research or co-op options.

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

Explain the principal concepts and methods of Materials Engineering. Apply knowledge involving 120 credits (144 with co-op): thermodynamics. Interpret relevant information
Work on discipline-specific assignments
And communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

Engineering Technologist
Technical Project Coordinator
Quality Assurance Specialist

Curriculum

120 credits (144 with co-op): thermodynamics
Kinetics
Characterisation
Electronic
Optical
Magnetic and thermal properties
Processing and soft materials
Laboratories
Chemistry
Physics
Calculus
Differential equations
Probability
Ethics
Technical electives and a two-semester design capstone. Thesis option adds four undergraduate research courses.

Entry requirements

Academic

Official secondary school transcripts with English translation
English proficiency test for non-native speakers
International Student Financial Statement (about 80
000 USD liquid funds).

Accepted academic background

Official secondary school transcripts with English translation (first-year), College transcripts for transfer, International Student Financial Statement with one year liquid funds (about 80, 000 USD) after enrolment deposit.

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 88
IELTS 6.5
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Passport copy
Academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Personal statement or essay where required
Recommendations where required
Financial support evidence for immigration documentation.

How to apply

Visit the official website. Review the international applicant requirements and deadline. Complete the appropriate application. Submit academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence
Recommendations
program-specific materials. Pay the application fee. Accept the admission offer and pay the enrollment deposit. Submit financial documentation for immigration processing. Follow the university instructions for the I-20 and F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$67,976 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Troy
Faculty or school	School of Engineering
Department	Materials Science and Engineering
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute offers merit-based, Program-specific, Or institutional scholarship opportunities for eligible students. Award availability, Value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jan 2027
62 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.