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PhD Materials Science at University of Rochester

University of Rochester, United States

Programme overview

An interdepartmental program offering an MS and PhD in materials science. Full-time PhD students receive assistantships with annual stipend, medical benefits and full tuition coverage.

Faculty: Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences  |  Department: Materials Science Program  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Rochester, NY, United States

What you will study

Two core areas of required courses, plus electives chosen from the materials science course list.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Materials Science MS and PhD: statement of purpose of about two (max three) pages naming Rochester faculty of interest, unofficial transcripts, CV/resume, three letters; GRE not required; no GPA stated; English: TOEFL 95, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 120 preferred (scores no more than two years old), with waivers for citizens of listed English-speaking countries. PhD deadline January 15, 2027; admitted applicants notified by March 1.

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: Fall

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