Overview
Key facts
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 at North Carolina State University is a thesis degree that requires 30 credit hours of graduate course work of which 6 credit hours are thesis research (MSE 695).
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
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 342 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online Application
- Personal Statement
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Interview/resume/essays
- Test Scores
- Proof of English Proficiency
Tuition Fee
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International
29690 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29690 USD per year during 24 months. -
National
29690 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29690 USD per year during 24 months. -
In-State
11702 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11702 USD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Raleigh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.