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Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science and Engineering (Ph.D.)

USA

What will I learn?

Materials science and engineering is designed for students with undergraduate degrees in engineering or a closely related STEM discipline.

Research focuses on the study of metals, ceramics, glass, polymers, semiconductors, composites, nanomaterials and biomaterials to be implemented in a variety of applications including energy, civil, industrial and environmental.

The area of study is diverse and multidisciplinary, since it incorporates aspects of chemistry, physics, electronics, mechanics, biology and medicine.

The program will provide students with opportunities to investigate various aspects of materials science and engineering, which includes the processing, structure and properties of materials through computational modeling and/or experimental studies.

Which department am I in?

Benjamin M Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources

Study options

Full Time (44 Hours)

Tuition fees
$26,892.00 (22,68,984) per year
USD $13,446 per semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

May 2025

Venue

West Virginia University

Morgantown Campus,

MORGANTOWN,

West Virginia,

26506, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

To be eligible for admission into a graduate program at WVU an applicant must submit official, bachelors degree transcripts from a regionally accredited institution and hold a GPA of at least 2.75.

WVU’s minimum score requirements for English proficiency are:

Academic IELTS: 6.5
TOEFL iBT: 79
TOEFL Essentials: 9.0
PTE Academic: 53
Duolingo English Test: 105

Application Deadline

Fall: April 1
Spring: October 1
Summer: May 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About West Virginia University

WVU graduates enjoy a remarkably high employment rate of 93 percent within two years of completing their program.

  • Recognized as a top R1 research university
  • Small class sizes and personalized learning
  • Top facilities, with seven specialized libraries
  • Scholarships and bursaries available