Master of Science [M.S] [Materials Engineering] From University of Illinois

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Master of Science [M.S] (Materials Engineering)

2 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

Ranked #201 out of 1250 by THE Global Ranking 2025

$31,800 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$31800

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$19722
Transportation$3300

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$36972

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Opens For 2025 Intake Aug 19, 2024
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  • Materials engineering addresses the design, manufacture, and characterization of materials for specific applications. Materials development is an enabling step to the production of advanced engineering devices. Materials selection is a key element in the design, manufacturing, and quality control of structures and devices.
  • Materials—including metals, intermetallics, polymers, ceramics, composites, and electronic materials—are critical to modern industrial society. Materials engineering is an expansive field that encompasses many specialties and offers rich opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Topics of focus in the materials processing and characterization concentration include : Corrosion , Crystallography and x-ray diffraction , Materials synthesis and processing ,Polymer science and engineering , Principles of deformation processing, Processing and properties of ceramic materials , Structure and properties of composite materials ,Welding.

  • Topics of focus in the mechanics of solids concentration include:, Continuum mechanics , Elasticity, Finite elements , Fracture mechanics, Mechanics of composite materials, Plasticity, Viscoelasticity , Wave propagation.


Scores Required

80 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

318 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

54 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA


Required Document List

  • There is a two-part application process and two separate locations for the submission of application materials.
  1. Office of Graduate Admissions online application portal.
    1. Graduate Application
    2. Graduate Application Fee $70
    3. Unofficial Transcript
    4. TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (for international students only)
  2. School of Design Slideroom
    1. Personal Statement Required. This statement of purpose should outline the applicant’s current or previous work as relevant to plans and objectives for advanced study; describe professional goals and how these goals were developed; and state why the applicant would like to study in a research-oriented design program.
    2. Portfolio Applicants must submit a portfolio of no more than 20 images of current work demonstrating proficiency in the area of industrial design. Students who lack competence in computer-aided design will be required to take remedial work. Prerequisites and/or technical experience specific to this field of study may be required prior to entrance.
    3. CV/Resume Required.
    4. Letters of Recommendation Three are required.

Ranking

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Engineering 201 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #38 out of 145 in USA 2025)

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Engineering 252 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #43 out of 73 in USA 2025)

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