PhD in Materials Science and Engineering in Tempe United States | Arizona State University

Arizona State University | Tempe United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 37,044
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months

The materials science and engineering PhD program equips students for careers in industry, government, and academia within this field and related disciplines.

Building upon foundational principles from physics, chemistry, and engineering, the program applies this knowledge to solve diverse materials-related challenges. These include energy conservation, sustainable development, nanoscale functional materials, electronic components, biological materials, and polymer science.

With its interdisciplinary approach, the program mandates coursework in four fundamental areas:

advanced thermodynamics
kinetics and phase transformations
materials physics
material structures and characteristics


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 7.0

Qualification Requirements

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited U.S. or international institution.

Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = A) in an applicable master's degree program.

Admission to the materials science and engineering doctoral program is highly competitive. All applicants must submit:

graduate admission application and application fee
official transcripts
GRE scores
personal statement
resume or curriculum vitae
three letters of recommendation
proof of English proficiency

Official TOEFL sent by ETS only. Minimum scores: iBT 100, pBT 600.
Official IELTS sent by issuing institution only. Minimum score: 7.

Tuition USD 37,044

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