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Overview
The principal objectives of the Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Houston may be summarized as follows: to study the mechanical, optical, electrical and electronic behavior of engineering and engineered materials used in all engineering applications. The specific areas covered by this program range from metallic alloys, polymers, ceramics and composites for advanced mechanical/aerospace engineering applications to thin films and coatings for electronics and superconducting ceramics for energy-related applications.
Background
Recent technological and economic developments, emphasized by the urgent need for new energy sources, have led to increasing demands for materials, which have unusual engineering properties and applications. From both the technical and economic points of view, it is recognized that the controlling factor in these developments is frequently a materials problem. These concerns are further compounded by growing difficulties in assuring continuous availability of various strategic materials. For these reasons, the need for research and graduate education in materials engineering has never been greater.
Because of its broad interdisciplinary nature, and its strong relationship with many engineering disciplines, the Materials Science and Engineering Program leads to an interdisciplinary degree in the Cullen College of Engineering. Relevant research and teaching facilities, however, are developed by individual engineering departments, where continuous efforts are made to expand and to strengthen materials engineering research and graduate programs.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Internship in Materials Science and Engineering
- Nanostructured Materials
- Polymer Viscoelstcty & Failure
- Superconductor Materials
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 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 1733 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 3
GRE® Required
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- A Bachelor's or Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, materials science, metallurgy, physics, chemistry, geology or closely related fields of physical sciences
- TOEFL scores for all students whose native language is not English
- GRE General scores
- Students on F-1 or J-1 visas are required by U.S. law to be enrolled as full-time students.
- Only full-time students are eligible to receive financial support from the University in the form of scholarships, academic fellowships, teaching fellowships or assistantships, research fellowships or assistantships, or other comparable forms of support
- Up to 6 credit hours of course work (post-baccalaureate) may be transferred from another institution with the approval of the Director of Graduate Studies
- UH Graduate School Application
- $50 Application Fee
- Scanned copies of official transcript will be used for the application evaluation
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
Tuition Fee
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International
11232 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5616 USD per semester during 12 months. -
National
11232 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5616 USD per semester during 12 months. -
In-State
5136 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2568 USD per semester during 12 months.
Living costs for Houston
1067 - 1950 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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