Overview

From developing materials for space exploration to advancing renewable energy and healthcare, the program at the Missouri University of Science and Technology provides the platform for you to make a meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future and solving for tomorrow.

Careers

Our Ceramic Engineering program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed for diverse careers in research, materials design, manufacturing, and quality control. Graduates are well-prepared to develop innovative materials for extreme environments and other challenging applications.

With a wide range of career opportunities available, ceramic engineering graduates can find success as ceramic engineers, materials scientists, and research associates in various industries, national laboratories, and government agencies.

Programme Structure

Research fields include:

Additive Manufacturing
Biomaterials
Glass Science and Technology
Materials for Extreme Environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

More details

Rolling admissions. The application will remain open, but we recommend that you apply by the priority deadlines.

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

with master's degree: 42 credits
without master's degree: 72 credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Missouri City, United States

Disciplines

Materials Science View 86 other PhDs in Materials Science in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application requirements:

A submitted online application
Non-refundable application fee
Three letters of recommendation
Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Your degree must be the equivalent of a 4-year bachelor's degree in the U.S.
A statement of purpose (personal statement) of 1,000 words or less on why you are interested in the program
A resume or curriculum vitae
All non-native English speaking graduate international applicants must demonstrate English language competency
Missouri S&T may request that you provide an official course-by-course evaluation from WES or another NACES member evaluation agency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

28636 USD / year

≈ 28636 USD / year
Out-of-State

22914 USD / year

≈ 22914 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

14328 USD / year

≈ 14328 USD / year

Living costs

Missouri City

United States

1036 - 1920 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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