PhD Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering is offered by a tight-knit, highly ranked department within a large research university, with over $17 million per year in research funding and access to extensive in-house and university-wide research facilities. Over 90% of graduate students receive full payment of tuition and research costs plus a monthly stipend, and Graduate Research Associates receive 85% of health insurance premiums.

Department: Materials Science and Engineering | Intake: Spring and Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbus, OH, United States

What you will study

Research-focused graduate study in materials science with mentoring from internationally respected faculty and close ties to industry.

Career pathways

Nearly 100% job placement within six months of graduation is reported, with starting salaries for MS and PhD graduates often above $70,000 and $90,000 respectively.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ohio State graduate admission (university-wide): International applicants to Ohio State graduate programmes: minimum English proficiency TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS Academic 6.5 or Duolingo English Test 120 (many programmes require higher; scores valid two years); applicants need a four-year US bachelor's degree or equivalent (16 years of study). A complete application includes the online application, transcripts and references plus any programme-specific items.

Requirements published at program group level.

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.

Intake: Spring and Autumn

Apply through the official page: https://gpadmissions.osu.edu/

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