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Tuition fee
3740 EGP/credit 33660 EGP / year
3740 EGP/credit 33660 EGP / year
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Tuition fee
3740 EGP/credit 33660 EGP / year
3740 EGP/credit 33660 EGP / year
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Duration
48 months
Duration
48 months
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Campus location
Cairo, Egypt
Campus location
Cairo, Egypt
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

Studies in the Materials Science Master Program from Zewail City of Science and Technology introduce students to different aspects of this highly interdisciplinary area of research regarding the different kinds of material and their specific applications in current day life.

Overview

The Materials Science Master Program from Zewail City of Science and Technology offers solid introductory courses, as well as fairly advanced ones, to help students to grasp the underlying physical and chemical aspects of functional materials, and to highlight the up-to-date methods of their fabrication, characterization, and testing. The program includes a total of 40 credits towards the M.Sc. degree in Material Science.

Learning outcomes

  • An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science.
  • An ability to formulate or design a system, process, or procedure to meet desired needs.
  • An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze, and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.
  • An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
  • An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
  • An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Materials Science and Technology
  • Macromolecules
  • Material Processing and Characterization
  • Transition Metal and Main Group Chemistry
  • Scientific English Writing 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Cairo, Egypt

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
79
PTE Academic
58
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be granted admission to the UST Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering graduate program, an applicant should satisfactorily meet all of the following criteria as minimum requirements for admission:
  • The student must successfully complete 12 Credit Hours of 500-level courses included in the Basic Diploma for the chosen discipline with a GPA of 3.00.
  • The student should coordinate with the main supervisor to select the specific specialization and the courses to be taken to satisfy the requirements of the Advanced Diploma, completing 12 Credit Hours of 600-level courses for the chosen discipline.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in English as described under English Language Proficiency below.

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Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    33660 EGP / year
    ≈ 33660 EGP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    33660 EGP / year
    ≈ 33660 EGP / year

Living costs

Cairo

Egypt
5312 - 6846 EGP / month

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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Materials Science.

Available Scholarships

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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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