Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering MSc program from University of Texas at Austin requires that students do original laboratory research and write a thesis based on their own work.

Why apply to this program?

Top ranked graduate education.

The Materials Science & Engineering Graduate Program is part of the Cockrell School of Engineering, which consistently receives high rankings in U.S. News and World Report.

Excellent funding opportunities.

Funding opportunities within the program typically provide a stipend, medical benefits, and tuition coverage. Almost all students in the program have a funding package of this quality.

We produce professionally competitive applicants.

Our students frequently find exceptional jobs in industry, at research labs, and in academia after graduation.

World renowned faculty.

Top faculty are members of our Graduate Studies Committee and are responsible for supervising students, course advising, graduate student instruction, and curriculum review.

Careers

Our students frequently find exceptional jobs in industry, at research labs, and in academia after graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Thermodynamics of Materials

Advanced Physical Chemistry: Statistical Mechanics

Advanced Thermodynamics

Structure of Materials

Statistical Mechanics

Advanced Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics

Inorganic Reactions and Structures

Theory of X-Ray Diffraction

Polymer Material Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Austin, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology 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

Three letters of recommendation

Personal Statement

Transcripts

Research and work experience

TOEFL/IELTS scores, if applicable

The Graduate School requires applicants to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or a comparable degree from a foreign academic institution.

3.0 GPA

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19320 USD / year

≈ 19320 USD / year
Out-of-State

19320 USD / year

≈ 19320 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10554 USD / year

≈ 10554 USD / year

Living costs

Austin

United States

1243 - 2304 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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Overview

Why apply to this program?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Austin

Financing

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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