Overview

Graduate students of the Materials Science and Engineering program of Michigan Technological University have the opportunity to study composite materials, ceramics, metals and alloys, electronic and optical materials, and polymers. Research topics include synthesis and processing of primary materials, thermodynamics and kinetics of microstructural evolution, and material properties and performance, to name a few. Current research spans the entire spectrum of materials engineering and involves more than twenty-five government and industry partners. Students interact closely with automotive and primary metals industry.

Fast Facts

Ranked among the best in the nation by US News & World Report

Faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for their teaching, research, and professional service. Many have received prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Awards and are recognized by professional societies.

The ratio of graduate students to faculty is 2.5:1.

Excellent research facilities

Close interaction between faculty and graduate students

Successful alumni in industry, academia, and entrepreneurship

This program is available as an accelerated master's degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Crystallography & Diffraction

Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Quantum Field Theory for Photonics and Materials

Advanced Materials Processing for Mechanical, Energy, and Biomedical Applications

Statistical Quality Control in Materials Manufacturing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Houghton, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science Mechanical Engineering View 231 other Masters in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

3 Letters of Recommendation

Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale

GRE not required

Students with degrees in other fields may be required to take preparatory courses in summer.

Students in course work option can switch to thesis if they get an advisor.

TOEFL: Required Score of 79 iBT

IELTS: Required Overall Band Score of 6.5

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30039 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30039 USD / year

≈ 30039 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

30039 USD / year

≈ 30039 USD / year

Additional Details

International students are charged an International Surcharge fee of $250 per semester.

Living costs

Houghton

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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