252 Full-time PhD programmes in Materials Science

The international doctoral program Energy Conversion Systems - From Materials to Devices at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) was established with our partner institute, the Nagoya Institute of Technology, Japan, in order to better understand lead-free perovskite materials for electro- optical-mechanical energy conversion systems.

The primary goal of the intended Mineral-bonded Composites for Enhanced Structural Impact Safety Research Training Group at TU Dresden is to bring substantial improvements in the impact-resistance of existing buildings by applying thin layers of strengthening material. 

The Structural Integrity group at The Open University UK is actively involved in research supporting development of the R6 Procedure for the assessment of the integrity of structures containing defects.

The PhD in Materials Science program is jointly offered by Ontario Tech University and Trent University. Courses are taught by faculty from both institutions via traditional face-to-face instruction, augmented by the collaborative implementation of lectures and research meetings at a distance.

Binghamton University offers a graduate program in Materials Science and Engineering leading to a doctor of philosophy degree. Based on student interests, the program may emphasize either engineering or science.

The Materials Science and Engineering program is located at Oklahoma State University-Tulsa and places the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology in a unique position to conduct world-class education, research and Technology development and transfer in advance materials of strategic importance to our nation.  

The Materials Science and Engineering programme offered by Koc University develops advanced expertise in materials science through interdisciplinary research in chemistry, physics, and engineering.

Materials Engineering at Auburn University offers graduate programs of instruction and research leading to the degrees of master of science (MS) and doctor of philosophy (PhD). All applicants must submit GRE scores for the General Test.

Polymeric Composite Materials is a research area at Luleå University of Technology comprising the study of processes and mechanisms that influence the performance and properties of fiber reinforced composites, as well as the know-how regarding their manufacturing techniques.

The Research Training Group Supracolloidal Structures: From Materials to Optical and Electronic Components at TU Dresden aims to train a new generation of experts who will design materials made of supracolloidal structures from the drawing board to application in components.

The Materials Engineering program from University of Illinois at Chicago addresses the design, manufacture, and characterization of materials for specific applications. Materials development is an enabling step to the production of advanced engineering devices.

Graduates in the world-renowned Mineral and Energy Economics program from Colorado School of Mines gain the skills necessary for understanding the complex interactions of markets and policy that influence the energy, mineral and environmental industries.

You’re an out-of-the-box thinker who wants to solve some of the biggest global challenges. You want a meaningful career that will allow you to design, study and manipulate materials for new applications. The Materials Science program of Colorado School of Mines will help you get there. 

Pennsylvania State University’s Intercollege Graduate Degree Program (IGDP) in Materials Science and Engineering offers Ph.D. students one-on-one mentorship by professors from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and many other departments in the College of Engineering and Eberly College of Science. Currently, more than 80 faculty members advise more than 180 Ph.D. students.

Graduate students in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Lehigh University carry out research which advances current understanding and knowledge in the field, working closely with faculty to conduct research in Lehigh’s state-of-the-art nanotech facilities. Faculty enjoy close ties with, and support from, industry and government.

Our PhD program in Ceramic Engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology offers a transformative academic journey, empowering you to innovate and create materials that shape our world.

The PhD in Soft Matter and Liquid Crystals Physics programme at The University of Manchester enables you to undertake a research project that will improve understanding of the field.

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science at The University of Manchester is a world leader in industrially relevant research and teaching in chemical engineering and related subjects. It offers this degree in Catalysis and Porous Materials.

Embark on an enriching academic journey with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - UNIMORE's distinguished Civil, Environmental, and Materials Engineering doctoral program.

Chemistry and Materials at University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna provides an integrated research and educational platform in various biorefinery scenarios, i.e. processing of renewable resources according to green and sustainable principles.