PhD Materials Science and Engineering at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Explore the forefront of materials innovation and engineering with Iowa State University's Materials Science and Engineering graduate program. Our program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in research, development, and industry leadership.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: For full funding consideration: January 15 for fall admission; September 1 for spring admission. Applications are accepted after these dates. For applicants who require a visa to study in the U.S., pl | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Advanced manufacturing and materials processing; Biomaterials and bio-inspired materials; Computational modeling of materials and processes; Functional materials and physical behavior; Materials for energy storage, conversion, and transmission; Soft materials, composites, and coatings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Resume or CV Three letters of recommendation Statement of Purpose GRE scores are recommended but not required. Applications which do not include a GRE will not be disadvantaged. Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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