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PhD Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University

Rice University, United States

Programme overview

PhD Materials Science and NanoEngineering is a doctoral degree programme at Rice University in Materials Science and NanoEngineering (George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing). Materials science and engineering is about the processing, structure, properties, and performance of materials, such as metals and their alloys, semiconductors, ceramics, glass, polymers, composites, biomaterials, and nanomaterials. Materials scientists and engineers apply principles of math, physics and chemistry to design, produce, characterize, and utilize materials in all hardware that are essential to modern society. The degree totals 90 credit hours.

Faculty: George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing  |  Department: Materials Science and NanoEngineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Houston, TX, United States

What you will study

A minimum of 90 credit hours advanced relevant study, of which at least 18 credit hours must be completed through coursework. The requirements listed in the General Announcements (GA) satisfy the minimum requirements for this degree program. In certain instances, courses (or requirements) not officially listed here may be substituted upon appr

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Application information

USD 66,784 a year (2026-27). School of Engineering and Computing: Masters & PhD full-time tuition ($33,392 per semester) for the school's standard full-time master's and PhD programmes; estimate, excludes fees and health insurance. Reduced rate of $3,710 per year applies to continuin Source

Most doctoral applications for Fall 2027 close December 1, 2026 (Mechanical Engineering December 15, Computer Science January 1, 2027); applications open September 1, 2026 through the Rice graduate portal (gradapply.rice.edu). Application fee is generally $85, waived for some doctoral applicants.

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