Overview

By fostering a multidisciplinary approach, the Materials Science and Engineering program from Colorado State University strives to endow students with the tools to strategically question current design paradigms and drive innovative materials and manufacturing solutions across a diverse range of technological sectors.

Quick Facts:

Motivated by modern materials challenges in energy, computing, transportation, impact protection, robotics, and global health care, MSE programs’ comprehensive, experiential training is designed to arm graduates with a modernized skill set tailored to confront those challenges head-on.

MSE degree programs are designed to engage students with:

Active hands-on training in the latest materials characterization and computational methods, materials-focused intellectual property protection and technology transfer, and professional soft skill development.
Enhanced educational opportunities promoted through industry partnerships, facilitating internships and class time spent in active commercial manufacturing labs.
A diverse core of faculty mentors driving advances in controlling structure at the nanoscale, predictive property modeling, high performance metal, polymer and ceramic composites, photovoltaics, and additive manufacturing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Technology Transfer

Structure and Properties of Materials

Mechanical Behaviors of Materials

Thermodynamics of Materials

Electronic Properties of Materials-quantum

Electronic Properties of Materials-optical

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Fort Collins, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 761 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The School of Advanced Materials Discovery believes in reviewing your application holistically. Each piece of your application informs our admissions committee about what you can bring to the program and how our program can accentuate your skills and potential. At this time, our program does not require the GRE.
The CSU Graduate School minimum GPA is a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). If you are below a 3.0, get in touch with our admissions contact (below) about your options. We recommend you request letters of recommendation from individuals that know you well. Write a personal statement that tells us what may not be visible in your application.

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Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

30656 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 12 months.
National

30656 USD/year

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Based on the tuition of 30656 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

13967 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13967 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Fort Collins

1210 - 1800 USD /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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