Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Materials Science and Engineering] From Cornell University

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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Materials Science and Engineering)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

$68,380 /Yr


Important Alert

  • Early Decision Document Submission Deadline 2026 Intake - Nov 1, 2025

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$68380

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$12296
Food$7132

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Early Decision Document Submission Deadline 2026 Intake Nov 1, 2025
Early Decision Application Deadline 2026 Intake Nov 1, 2025
Regular Decision Document Submission Deadline 2027 Intake Jan 2, 2026
Regular Decision Application Deadline 2027 Intake Jan 2, 2026
  • The BSc in Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell University is a 4-year program.
  • The Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Cornell is a global leader in educating materials scientists.
  • Some of the main topics students learn through this program are :
    • Mechanical Properties of Engineering Materials
    • Electronic Materials for the Information Age
    • Atomic and Molecular Structure of Matter
    • Chemistry of Materials
    • Thermodynamics of Condensed Systems
    • Kinetics, Diffusion, and Phase Transformation
    • Electronic, Magnetic and Dielectric Properties of Materials
    • Mechanical Properties of Materials
    • Processing and Design
  • This program gives the opportunity to put what is learned in the classroom into practice in a lab environment.
  • The Graduation rate of Cornell University is 94%.
  • The student-faculty ratio of this college is 8:1.
  • Students get many benefits of this program are :
    • Valuable teamwork experience in a world-class research group
    • Practical hands-on knowledge in areas that range from experimental design and project management
    • Opportunities to work with state of the art lab equipment and technology
    • Authoring research publications
  • The acceptance rate of Cornell University is 11%.
  • This program is ranked in the top ten in U.S News and World Report rankings.
  • Cornell University is ranked #18 in QS Global World Rankings 2021.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must provide a certified copy of the diploma or degree certificate to get admission to this program.
  • Students required to maintain at least a GPA of 2.4 or better.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Students need to submit a minimum GMAT score and GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

7.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

130 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo


Required Document List

The following Documents are required to attend this program:

  • Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
  • Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
  • Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
  • Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics, and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Tests Score statement: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Ranking

20252024202320222021202020192018

Times Higher Education logo
Engineering 24 out of 1250 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 145 in USA 2025)

QS World University logo
Engineering 30 out of 550 in Global Ranking
( #11 out of 73 in USA 2025)

US News logo
Engineering 12 out of 198 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 159 in USA 2025)

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TOP Scholarships

Scholarship nameAward amountEligibility
Cornell Endowed ScholarshipsVariesUndergraduate students who are eligible for a Cornell grant may also be eligible for named endowed scholarships.



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