Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Fiber Science] From Cornell University

Ithaca, New YorkLocation
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Private (Not for Profit)
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Fiber Science)

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

$20,800 /Yr


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$20800

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing$12296
Food$7132
  • Students are expected to develop strength in their base discipline as well as gain appropriate breadth to support the area of specialization. Active research programs exist in high-performance fibers and fiber-reinforced composites; Green composites; detergency and surface chemistry; perfume treated fabrics; textile materials in biomedical and geotechnical applications; polymers for electronics; liquid-crystal polymers; textile-dye chemistry; crystal morphology of fibers; electrospin of fibers; cellulose; apparel and fashion design, design ethnography; sizing and fit of apparel; functional apparel; cultural and historic studies of clothing and textiles; mass customization and technology; and technology management in the apparel industry.
  • For Ph.D. students, a minimum of four committee members are required: one faculty member representing the major, one for each of the two minor areas, and a fourth member appointed by the Director of Graduate Studies to act for the field. The oral and written Admission to Candidacy examination and the final oral examination are required for the Ph.D. degree. The field does not require a foreign language.
  • Outstanding facilities for research and study are available in the College of Human Ecology and the College of Engineering.Textile and polymer science laboratories are equipped with modern instrumentation for chemical, physical, and mechanical analysis and with a controlled temperature and humidity room. Apparel design studios are equipped with industrial sewing equipment. Video image-capture and photography equipment is available in a visual analysis lab. The functional apparel lab houses a variety of human-factors testing equipment, including a full-body scanner.

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students must have a bachelor's or a master's degree in a related field to get admission to this program.
  • A GPA of 3.34 on a 4.0 scale is required to be eligible for the program.

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

7.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

100 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL


Ranking

20222021

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Sciences 22 out of 1200 in Global Ranking
( #5 out of 52 in USA 2022)

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Sciences 117 out of 250 in Global Ranking
( #29 out of 57 in USA 2022)

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Sciences 21 out of 500 in Global Ranking
( #14 out of 147 in USA 2022)

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