Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering PhD program is designed for students with a master's degree in materials science and engineering or closely related disciplines.

Outcomes

The Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Central Florida provides students with a fundamental and applied research-based education suitable for seeking employment in industry or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Science and Engineering
Metallurgical Thermodynamics
Materials Kinetics
Physical Metallurgy
Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 91 other PhDs in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Résumé.
Statement about educational, research and professional career objectives should include the student’s intention for full or part-time study and their desire for an assistantship or fellowship.
Three letters of recommendation.
Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Prospective applicants with an earned master’s degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-master’s track.
Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
National

21508 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21508 USD per year during 84 months.
In-State

6664 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6664 USD per year during 84 months.

Living costs for Orlando

1111 - 1939 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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