Overview

Materials Science Engineering program from Colorado State University studies the use, properties, functions, and characterization of materials to address complex issues of efficiency, sustainability, cost and equity. Material scientists combine physics, chemistry, math, engineering, merchandising, and many other fields to create novel materials.

Key Features

The overall objective of the Materials Science and Engineering program thrives to endow students with the tools to strategically question current design paradigms and drive innovative materials and manufacturing solutions across a diverse range of technological sectors. Motivated by modern materials challenges in energy, computing, transportation, impact protection, robotics, and global health care, MSE programs’ comprehensive, experiential training is designed to arm graduates with a modernized skill set tailored to confront those challenges head-on.

The overall objective of the MSE-PHD is to develop students to be science and engineering professionals who use their multidisciplinary problem solving skills to address global challenges in the field of materials science and engineering.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Technology Transfer

Materials Structure and Scattering

Materials Science & Engineering Methods

Computational Materials Methods

Mechanical Behaviors of Materials

Thermodynamics of Materials

Professional Development Seminar

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Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 85 other PhDs in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

At this time, our program does not require the GRE. The CSU Graduate School minimum GPA is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). If you are below a 3.0, get in touch with our admissions contact (below) about your options.

Completion of a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree from an institution that is recognized by a governmental national higher education authority (at the time the degree was earned).
If the degree has been completed at the time of application and the transcripts do not show the degree and date awarded, a diploma must be submitted. Otherwise, you will find this requirement reflected as a required checklist item in your application, labeled “International University Leaving Certificate/Diploma.”
Resume or curriculum vitae
Written statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
Out-of-State

32487 USD / year

≈ 32487 USD / year
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14783 USD / year

≈ 14783 USD / year

Living costs

Fort Collins

United States

1210 - 1800 USD / month

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