Overview

After successful graduation from the Polymer Science and Technology program from METU Middle East Technical University, MSc or PhD diploma is being granted (on the diploma, it is stated that; it is being granted from the Department of Polymer Science and Technology) without further specifying MSc or PhD in Engineering or Chemistry. Hence, due to the interdisciplinary characteristics of the department, a unique diploma is granted.

Quick Facts:

In the program; the Principle of Science of polymers as well as various aspects of Polymer Technology are stressed. Hence university graduates with different backgrounds, after having the basics of Polymer Science and Technology, are believed to be very helpful and most successful in understanding and attacking at the polymers, as well as in R&D improvement studies; for all polymer related studies (i.e. plastics, rubbers, elastomers and fibers). This is proved also by the job positions our graduates are getting: They are very successful in industry.
The program leading to the number of MSc in "Polymer Science and Technology" consists at least four semesters. Candidates should have a BSc and must obtain the consent of the head of the PST program. Prior to the submission of the PST thesis, students are required to complete the program outlined in the following pages.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Polymer Science

Polymer Processing

Seminar

Research Methods and Ethics

M.Sc. Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-07-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-19 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

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PTE Academic

70

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ankara, Turkey

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 14 other Masters in Materials Science in Turkey

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

70

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Graduate Students' Registration Form: The form is expected to be downloaded by the student and filled, including the student's signature.
ALES / GRE Score Sheet: The score sheets are valid for five years from the exact date they are announced. Students who used to be registered in one of the graduate programs of METU and then either canceled the registration on their own will or were dismissed from the program are not asked to provide a new ALES / GRE score only if they have not been registered to graduate programs of METU for one academic year at max.
English Proficiency Score (METU EPE / IELTS / TOEFL / PTE Academic)
One photo
Identity page of your passport
Residence Permit Card: Required only if the student has a residence permit card before the registration to METU.

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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

750 USD / year

≈ 750 USD / year

Additional Details

National students: 837 TL (per semester)

Living costs

Ankara

Turkey

1600 - 2350 TRY / month

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

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