Overview

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State has become well-known as a small and friendly department that provides unique and high-impact opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students.

The Master of Materials Science and Engineering is offered at North Carolina State University.

Key facts

In fact, many of today’s industrial problems await materials solutions:

electrical engineers ask for better semiconductors
computer technology demands materials that store more and more information.

Accreditation

North Carolina State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of NC State University.Contact the Commission only in relation to the university’s compliance with accreditation requirements. Normal inquiries about admission requirements, educational programs, and financial aid should be directed to the University.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanical Properties of Structural Materials

Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials

Materials Science of Biomaterials

Experimental Methods for Structural Analysis of Materials

Mathematical Methods for Materials Engineers

Materials Science and Engineering Seminar

Structure of Materials at the Nanoscale

Thermodynamics of Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-25 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science General Engineering & Technology View 218 other Masters in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online Application

Personal Statement

Three letters of recommendation

Transcripts

Interview/resume/essays

Test Scores

Proof of English Proficiency

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Tuition Fee

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International

34033 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34033 USD per year during 12 months.
National

34033 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34033 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

12735 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12735 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Raleigh

1085 - 1853 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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