Overview

The department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors offers two areas of study under the Ph.D. degree: Polymer, Fiber & Textile Sciences and International Merchandising.

Features

The Ph.D. Emphasis in Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences at the University of Georgia provides opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue research in this area of science at the frontier of the discipline.

The Ph. D. Emphasis in International Merchandising provides opportunities for concentrated study in international apparel and textiles retailing, international production and trade, global sourcing, international business practices and e-commerce in a global setting.

Programme Structure

Research areas:

Polymers and fibers
Fabrication of advanced multifunctional fibers and their surface functionalization
Stimuli-responsive fibers and nanostructured biomaterials
Biobased plastics/composites
Biodegradable polymer products
Enzymatic treatment of textiles
Smart textiles and apparel
Medical textiles
Analytical chemistry and characterization of fibers and textiles
Product design and development
Quality and statistical analysis
Environmental chemistry
Materials sciences

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Graduate School application form

Application processing fee, non-refundable

An unofficial transcripts from each institution you attended. Official transcripts will be required if offered admission.

Official test scores sent by the testing agency if required by the academic department

GRE and GMAT

Letters of Recommendation will be sent to the academic department electronically as part of the online admission application process

Supplemental materials required by the department to which you are applying should be mailed directly to the academic department.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Polymer, Fiber, and Textile Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Athens

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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