Overview

The Materials Science and Engineering PhD program is designed for students with a master's degree in materials science and engineering or closely related disciplines.

Outcomes

The Materials Science and Engineering program at the University of Central Florida provides students with a fundamental and applied research-based education suitable for seeking employment in industry or academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials Science and Engineering
Metallurgical Thermodynamics
Materials Kinetics
Physical Metallurgy
Mechanical Behavior of Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orlando, 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

Master’s and/or bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering or a closely related discipline.
Résumé.
Statement about educational, research and professional career objectives should include the student’s intention for full or part-time study and their desire for an assistantship or fellowship.
Three letters of recommendation.
Applicants to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation.
Prospective applicants with an earned master’s degree in a closely related field should apply to the post-master’s track.
Faculty members may choose to conduct face-to-face or telephone interviews before accepting an applicant into their research program.

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

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Out-of-State

22988 USD / year

≈ 22988 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6664 USD / year

≈ 6664 USD / year

Living costs

Orlando

United States

1111 - 1939 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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