97 PhD programmes in Materials Science in North America

Embark on a transformative academic journey at Stevens Institute of Technology through the Doctoral program in Materials Science and Engineering.

The doctoral Materials Science and Engineering degree at Carnegie Mellon University emphasizes the creation of new knowledge through extensive independent research, including the formulation of hypotheses, the interpretation of phenomena revealed by research, and the extraction of general principles upon which predictions can be made. 

Solidify your career in an industry crucial to further development in nanotechnology, quantum computing, nuclear fusion, and medical technologies. We offer a Materials Science degree at the Laurentian University. 

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.

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.

The Materials Science and Engineering program at Northwestern University was the first in the world and is internationally renowned for the excellence of its graduates.

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.

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.

The Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering program at University of Kentucky offers broad training in materials science and engineering while providing options to suit the student’s particular interests and designated area of specialization.

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. 

Materials Science and Engineering graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison find long-term success in careers in private industry, national laboratories, and academia in the US and around the world.

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.

We offer a Doctor of Science degree in Materials Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 

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.  

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 program in Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University is designed to give students a broad and deep understanding of materials science and engineering so that they will have long and fruitful careers as researchers.

The Chemical, Applied and Materials Physics program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) is designed to prepare scientists for modern careers in the Physical Sciences and Engineering, where cross-disciplinary education with an emphasis on applications is in increasing demand.

The PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science at Lakehead University is a research-intensive graduate program focused on the intellectual development and advanced training of scientists.

Partake in one-of-a-kind research at the Louisiana Tech Trenchless Technology Center facility, discovering advanced technologies for urban infrastructure installation, inspection, and rehabilitation. We offer a Materials and Infrastructure Systems degree at the Louisiana Tech University.