Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering program from Catholic University of America emphasizes advances in existing and emerging technologies in materials science which include:

nanotechnology
composite materials
carbon nanotube-based materials and sensors
biomaterials
glasses, ceramics, and metallurgy
magnetic and optical materials
computational materials science

The curriculum will lead to the awarding of the degree of Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering.

Degree requirements

Candidates for the master’s degree in MSE must complete a minimum of thirty (30) semester hours of graduate work. Two curricular options are available for completion of the master’s degree in MSE, either through coursework or through thesis.

Coursework (i.e. non-thesis) master’s degree: Students completing the MS in MSE through the coursework option will be required to complete all 30 semester credit hours required for graduation through coursework with approval from the advisor.
Thesis master’s degree: Students completing the MS in MSE through the thesis option will be able to count up to six credits of thesis research towards satisfaction of the 30 semester credit hours required for graduation. Credit for thesis research will be granted upon submission of the written thesis. The remaining courses will be selected in consultation with an academic advisor.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Phys. Properties of Materials
Experimental Methods Materials
Mechanical Properties of Materials
Elec. Properties of Materials
Mathematical Analysis for Graduate Students
Acoustic Metamaterials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Every International applicant needs to return a completed application.
Submit a $60 nonrefundable application fee. Payment must be in the form of a check or money order payable in U.S. currency to The Catholic University of America.
Demonstrate English language proficiency
Submit confirmation of financial support
Submit secondary school report with translated transcripts
Receive your admission packet with visa information
Secondary School Report
Official/Attested Copy of Transcripts

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41550 USD / year

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Out-of-State

41550 USD / year

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In-State

41550 USD / year

≈ 41550 USD / year

Living costs

Washington, D. C.

United States

1705 - 2975 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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