Overview

About the program

The doctor of philosophy (PhD) program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science is a research degree leading largely to careers in teaching and research in academia, government and industry.

The Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Pittsburgh is designed for excellent students. Students develop an understanding at the highest level in their areas of specialization and their research must lead to an original contribution to the field in the PhD dissertation.

PhD studies are a demanding (and rewarding) experience that requires a strong interest in research in the selected area of specialization. The PhD program has been designed to optimize the fundamental education of students in materials science and engineering, at the same time providing much required advanced specialization.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Structure of Materials
Energetics
Kinetics in Materials Science
Electromagnetic Properties of Materials
Mechanical Behavior of Materials
Elements of Materials Science and Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, 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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Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application form
Personal statement
Transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
International students: evidence of English Language Proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

51926 USD / year

≈ 51926 USD / year
Out-of-State

51926 USD / year

≈ 51926 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30028 USD / year

≈ 30028 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

About the program

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pittsburgh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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