Overview

The challenges you'll tackle and the mentoring you'll receive will prepare you to take your place at the cutting edge of technology.

Our tight-knit department lends a small-school feel with all the advantages that a large research university can offer. A diverse student body brings together people from many cultural and academic backgrounds providing an innovative environment. Over $17 million per year in research funding is added to this mix to explore the field of materials science.

Key Facts

Materials Science and Engineering program highlights from The Ohio State University

Over 90% of our graduate students receive full payment of tuition and research costs
Monthly stipend provided year-round for the duration of the degree
85% of health insurance premiums provided for all Graduate Research Associates
Highly-ranked program with internationally-respected faculty
Close ties to industry (nearly 100% job placement within six months of graduation)
Starting salaries for our MS and PhD graduates are often in excess of $60,000 and $70,000, respectively!
Department research budget of over $17 million annually
Access to extensive world-class research facilities, both in-house and university wide

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Engineering Materials

Individual Studies in Materials Science and Engineering

Group Studies in Materials Science and Engineering

Structure and Characterization of Materials

Thermodynamics of Materials

Modeling and Simulation Lab

Structure and Characterization Lab

Transformation and Processing of Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Columbus, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 715 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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153 _(verbal)

155 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

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General requirements

A baccalaureate or professional degree (or equivalent foreign credential) from an accredited college or university, earned by the expected date of entry into your graduate program.

A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) for the last degree earned.

Prerequisite training that will enable you to pursue your program. Evidence usually comes in the form of transcripts or other credentials documenting that you have completed prerequisite academic work.

Standardized test score (GRE or GMAT) if the score is required by your program. Scores must be sent electronically from the testing agency; faxed or emailed scores are not considered. Note: Scores are valid for five years after your test date.

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

44310 USD / year

≈ 44310 USD / year
Out-of-State

44310 USD / year

≈ 44310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14318 USD / year

≈ 14318 USD / year

Living costs

Columbus

United States

940 - 1520 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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