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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
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
30 SCH
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 476 other Masters in Mechanical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
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 Fee
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International
26505 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26505 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
26505 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26505 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Houghton
1000 - 1500 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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